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Why are we cutting our babies' tongues? Warning as surgeries on newborns triple

An anaesthetist told the Herald he refused to assist with tongue-tie surgery.

Ex-NRL player says family threatened after 'dog shot' on Warriors fullback

The former Manly Sea Eagles centre has copped a five-game suspension after the hit.

Bridget Snelling: How financial education can transform NZ's small-business landscape

OPINION: Improving financial literacy is vital for New Zealand's small businesses to grow.

Ranking every Super Rugby final from worst to best

Where will Saturday's final eventually rank amongst the annals?

The Kiwi adventurer who tried to stop the Titan OceanGate disaster

Rob McCallum, a key voice in a new Netflix documentary, opens up on the tragedy.

Exclusive: Claims NZR tried to discourage Ardie Savea joining Moana Pasifika

Investigation reveals financial hurdles and resistance the star overcame to lead Moana.

'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi

Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?

One 'critical' after assault in suburban Auckland, as police hunt suspect

Hato Hone St John sent an ambulance and two rapid response units to help.

50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business

Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.

'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrants

Figures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.

'Absolutely gutted': Dog lovers protest against leash changes

The board voted 4 to 2 to ban off-leash dogs at Monte Cecilia.

New claims on top cop's psychometric test exemptions for police recruits

Thirty-six recruits re-sat psychometric tests without the six-month stand down.

Alleged Auckland drug kingpin hiding in Mexico, police believe

Andre James faces new drug charges after skipping NZ before he could be arrested in 2019.

Jobs on the line at Auckland's plush Government House in cost-cutting proposal

A Govt department has proposed disestablishing 77 jobs, including some at the Epsom site.

Elliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big game

OPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.

Harness racing rarities: Kiwi trotters take on Aussie challenges

American Me, a Canterbury pacer, will be racing at Auckland’s Alexandra Park tonight.

'Honour to perform': MOHI on Matariki music milestone

MOHI wrote his latest album in three weeks, reflecting on his Māori upbringing.

How traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agriculture

Matariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.