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Celebrate Brisbane Festival and discover new luxury accommodations, flight routes, and water journeys

The most exciting events and new things in travel are waiting for you.

Editorial: Why Auckland’s traffic woes demand urgent solutions

OPINION: Auckland's congestion will cost $2.6 billion annually by 2026.

War Machine wins in emotional tribute to late NZ racing figures

The 4-year-old won the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

'Militant, paranoid': Comanchero 501 deportee sentenced after record drug bust

Gang associate kicked out of Australia for arson became truck driver for 613kg drug bust.

Miriama Kamo reflects on Matariki, new projects and family legacy

The popular broadcaster will host a new series aimed at sharing ideas.

Liam Dann: We need to fix the human-shaped hole in our economy

OPINION: The flow of humans across our border is one of the big variables in our economy.

Grieving friend: Actor Marise Wipani had breast cancer when she died

A friend told the Herald it was typical of Wipani, an actor, to stage-manage her own exit

21yo woman missing overnight from Britomart makes contact with desperate dad

Becky Davies had last been seen in central Auckland in the early hours of this morning.

How an Australian ex-banker's NZ visit resulted in a prison sentence

Police caught pair red-handed after they were flown to Auckland for a cocaine burglary.

Police discover cannabis operation after Bucklands Beach house fire

An Auckland property caught fire Wednesday night, leading police to a drug set-up.

'Weather won't help': Challenges face Mercurial at Te Rapa

Rainy conditions could challenge Mercurial, who struggles on heavy tracks.

'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning

A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.

'Far out, she's gorgeous': All Black and doctor share romantic proposal

Brad Weber and his fiancee plan to wed in New Zealand.

'Keep going': How Auckland City striker overcame tragedy to make Fifa Club World Cup

Football has been a way through the grief for Angus Kilkolly.

'At 17, I was dealing with NCEA stress headaches and wondering why no boys were into me'

From mousy missionary to teen warrior heroine: Brownyn Ensor on playing Joan of Arc.

'Blows my mind': Flood-prone development sparks community outrage

Auckland Council says its hands are tied by planning laws, which will change soon.

New solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weather

The Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.

Opinion: What’s up with Auckland's traffic on Saturdays and Sundays?

The city's growth is bringing more cars, and lots of them.