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Karl Puschmann: House of the Dragon plays a gratuitous game

The Game of Thrones prequel doubles down on politics, sex and violence. But is it enough?

Judges declare Rockit the best exporter

"Taking a small apple to the globe in record numbers is not an easy task."

129 ram raids since May, 'almost of all of them' committed by people under 18

Spike in crime by young people a mystery.

'Unprovoked attack': Two stabbed near Auckland Town Hall after graduation ceremony

A member of the public intervened in a 'selfless act of bravery', police said.

Conspiracy theory couple charged with distributing objectionable material

Police arrested two people in Christchurch today with links to a far-right website.

Opinion: When an affair isn't the worst way to start a relationship

It's easy to judge but this non-traditional way of starting a relationship has upsides.

Burglar waited in garage as woman drove off, robbed house - then he was caught

The burglar was hiding only metres from a woman as she hopped into her car in the garage.

MPs' spending: Ministers notch up almost $1m in international travel

Ministers' international travel bill hit by post-Covid travel costs and inflation.

Political Roundup: Why the Gaurav Sharma saga is important

Hamilton West MP has raised some important questions about goings-on in Parliament.

Couple loses dream home after one email

Couple devastated after losing tens of thousands to scammers.

'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is named

The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.

How can I tell if I'm depressed or burned out?

New York Times: How to tell the difference, and what to do about both.

Russian airstrike on Ukraine railway station kills at least 22

Rocket attack on a railroad station in central Ukraine on the country's Independence Day.

Simeon Brown: Govt has declared a war on your car

OPINION: National's transport spokesperson says emissions reduction plan is a misfire.

Herald morning quiz: August 25

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Roading agency's $1b pothole due to fuel tax cut, less driving during Covid

Forecasts show people will drive less because of high fuel prices, creating problems.