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$569m to get Kiwis into EVs, gas guzzlers face ban, criticism over ag 'omission'

Clean car EV trial will initially support up to 2500 vehicles.

Drone smuggling fears: Police called after prison airspace breach

A drone breached Waikeria prison airspace for 10 minutes, sparking smuggling fears.

Experts 'baffled' by falling rheumatic fever rates in Auckland

Covid-19 restrictions may have achieved what years of Government initiatives could not.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt has methane on its breath

OPINION: Our most polluting sector is the biggest winner from climate lolly scramble.

Sideswipe: Perfect pun

A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Countdown vs Foodstuffs: What's cheaper, from where

A look at staple groceries - what's cheaper, where and by how much.

'Punished for their disability': Autistic students three times more likely to be stood down

Government funding helps lower suspension odds - but there's not enough for everyone.

Herald morning quiz: May 17

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Gang headstone ban: Residents scared to speak out due to 'fear for their lives'

Decision due next week over push to ban gang headstones from council cemetery.

FBI speaks to parents of 'supermarket shooter', investigate racially-motivated intent

The US teen researched the local demographics of the area before massacre.

One dead, 4 critically wounded after shooting at California church

Police have detained one person and recovered a weapon.

Rare 'Smeagol' slug found

Discovery of slimy gravel maggot, named after Tolkein's Gollum, delights researchers.

Inquiry points to Israeli fire killing journalist

Israeli soldiers were closest and had clearest line of sight to Abu Akleh, says expert.

'Depraved ideas fermenting on social media': US gunman who killed 10 had earlier threatened school

Payton Gendron had declared he would shoot up a school and was sent for mental treatment.

Why not all Auckland Airport retailers are open - or expect to open - anytime soon

Auckland Airport unsure if all terminal retailers will be open by the end of the year.

Fair Pay Agreements risk condemnation by UN group - BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ says the proposal will lead to detrimental effects for the country.