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Kiwi dollar rises 7.5% as US dollar wanes under global shifts

Concerns about the US dollar have seen other currencies gain, including the NZ dollar.

Top cop allowed failed recruits into police college

Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers admitted letting two failed applicants into training.

'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet

Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.

Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed

The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.

Ben Francis: Why State of Origin doesn't belong in New Zealand

OPINION: Tribalism is diluted when major sports events are exported to neutral territory.

'It's frustrating': Fire truck shortage for supermarket fire angers union

Firefighters had to call an aerial truck from Hamilton for the Auckland blaze.

Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again

Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.

'Biggest New World upgrade in NZ' - what was happening before the fire?

'This was the biggest New World upgrade in NZ because that store is the flagship.'

Movie magic and Marlon Williams: Auckland's best entertainment offerings this Matariki weekend

Light trails and lunches are also on offer.

Watch: Owners of Victoria Park New World to gain back control of fire-damaged building

New World Victoria Park staff will continue to be paid following fire, boss says.

Auckland teen girl located safely, search continues for teen boy

Alexander went missing on Monday, while Mya was missing for 24 hours.

Watch Herald NOW: Foodstuffs North Island CEO speaks on New World fire

You can watch Herald NOW 7am – 9am weekdays on the NZ Herald homepage. 

‘Devastated’ family of Samoan fashion designer shot dead at US protest seek justice

His eldest brother said they were struggling to comprehend their sudden loss.

'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence test

Restricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.

'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up

About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.

'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death

The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.

ECE expert calls for more regulations after issues raised in coronial reports

Two coroner’s reports highlight tragic deaths at early education centres.

Clarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizing

The boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter.