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Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them

The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?

‘Fraudulent’ letter on moving speedway from Western Springs flagged with SFO

Councillor John Watson said the process of moving speedway has been inept.

House of Travel CEO David Coombes' favourite spots in the city

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Polkinghorne’s $6m Remuera mansion for sale, title transferred to his sister

“I moved out ... I am looking forward to the future,” Polkinghorne told the Herald.

Trio badly injured in West Auckland crash, one critical

A section of a major road has been closed after emergency services descended on the scene.

‘Catastrophic failure’: Daycare under fire after toddlers wander into carpark

Families whose children attend an Auckland daycare say it is 'unacceptable negligence'.

Actor Martin Henderson joins Matakana cyclists in protest for safer roads

The cyclists had a simple message: 'Donate to the Coastal Trail and get us off the road.'

Channel 2019: Rival’s challenge for Adesanya ahead of Saudi Arabia bout

Imavov: 'He's still very good ... I expect the best Adesanya to come into this fight.'

Locals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won'

'It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.

Simon Wilson: Desley Simpson for mayor?

OPINION: Dog debates, harbour crossings, Pukekohe trains and a suddenly hot mayoral race.

Opinion: Luring digital nomads - I fled a shambolic Britain, NZ has lived up to its promise

OPINION: If Kiwis were not so modest, they would see the opportunity this presents.

‘Incredibly distressing’: Doctor worries old disease is making NZ comeback

Painful bone growth disorder appears to making a mysterious resurgence among NZ children.

MDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operation

Police swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.

'Tragic reminder': Dolphin freed from net in Waitematā Harbour dies from blood poisoning

The dolphin, named Te Ihu Wai Pounamu, was found stranded at Sanders Reserve.

Serial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beef

Serial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.

Manurewa Marae: Inquiry findings delayed hours after press conference called

Public Service Commissioner said the delay in releasing the report was 'unfortunate'.

‘Wasn’t that difficult’: Man attempts world record at Auckland Airport

'It was just a bit of a laugh over a long weekend,' Robinson said.

'Hopeless': Former lover ordered to pay more than $100k after manipulating dying man's will

The court found Lily Li had unduly influenced Frank Lane into giving her $500,000.