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America’s Cup in Auckland ‘won’t happen’ without a bed tax, says mayor

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited have been in early talks about hosting the next America's Cup

‘Justice, peace and comfort’: Tributes for man who died at Ōrere Point

He allegedly bit an officer and threatened others with a metal pole.

Link to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopment

BJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.

Auckland school forced into lockdown after gun scare speculation

Parents took to social media saying children were told to turn off their phones and hide.

National, Act condemn Labour’s ‘deck chair’ caucus reshuffle

Hipkins is calling for a more collaborative approach to governing.

‘Expect delays’: Section of Northern Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle crash

"Motorists are advised to expect delays or seek an alternative route."

Cyclone Alfred: Defence force deployed, national incident centre activated

Four million people in Queensland and NSW brace for the worst of the storm.

‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising cases

Vets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.

Tennis players to receive ‘up to 12 months’ maternity leave’ from surprising source

Players will have to compete 'in a certain number of WTA tournaments in a window of time'.

‘We remain hopeful’: Eloi Rolland’s family speaks on missing son’s case

His parents say it's been 'very heartbreaking' with no news for five years.

Juggling act: Blues' playmaker dilemma as Barrett starts at No 10

Stephen Perofeta's return next week adds more playmaking options for the team.

‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scam

The victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each.

Teething problems for Zuru’s push into US nappy market

NZ-founded conglomerate comes a-cropper with US advertising regulations.

‘Critical challenge’: Auckland faces soaring transport subsidy costs

Bus subsidies increased from $2.72 to $4.70, trains from $4.56 to $12.01.

Labour leader to reveal caucus reshuffle, Auckland portfolio set to change hands

The reshuffle is set to impact portfolio distribution more than caucus rankings.

Stock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties grow

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs.

Auckland family say they ‘can’t survive’ proposed deportation to Tonga

Tina Veaila told the Herald her family 'can’t survive in Tonga'.

'Quite scary': Auckland driver almost rammed off road in frightening encounter

'I have no doubt he would have tried to attack me.'