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Arvida shareholders offered 65% premium on shares in takeover offer

Board unanimously recommends New York-based outfit's takeover bid.

Biden ends presidential race and public transport fare caps | Focus Morning Bulletin July 22, 2024

Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race and calls to roll out caps on what people pay for public transport across the country in today's New Zealand Herald headlines.

Opinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not less

OPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.

Redress about more than just 'shut-up money': Gang boss on abuse in state care

Black Power leader 'Puks' says damaged whānau deserve more than just 'shut-up money'.

Jarrod Gilbert: I went to court. I got schooled.

OPINION: So unusual was this court that I wondered if I was, in fact, on drugs.

'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highway

The closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.

Two memorial sites for Mount Erebus tragedy up for consideration

The memorial was originally planned for Auckland's Parnell Rose Garden.

Nepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scam

Nepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.

Auckland Transport rolls out $50 weekly fare cap

AT users will be charged a maximum $50 a week, regardless of how often they use services.

'Pay up': Council demands $200k from Gulf Harbour Country Club owner for fire costs

Council boss also reveals no applications have been received from the owner for changes.

'Back off Arvida' - union protest against cuts at village owned by $4.2b retirement giant

'Won’t be able to care for all of them because there won’t be enough time.'

Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms

High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.

Police continuing investigations into ‘unexplained’ South Auckland death

The post-mortem examination is due to take place today.

Housing construction couple jailed for $800k tax evasion

High-end clothing instead of tax: Auckland couple locked up.

Yanfei Bao one year on and SkyCity closure | Focus Morning Bulletin July 19, 2024

In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, it’s one year since Yanfei Bao’s disappearance, SkyCity casino to close for five days and tough news for those on the job hunt.

Police investigating ‘unexplained death’ in South Auckland

A post-mortem examination is due to be done on Friday.

Editorial: Bars and eateries are on the brink - let’s support them

If we don't support local bars and restaurants, they might not be there when we want them.

Funeral for slain Auckland woman Patricia McKay to be held today

McKay was described as a beloved wife, devoted mother and cherished grandmother.