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Letters: Modern warfare is mechanical and faceless

OPINION: Chris Hipkins defending himself was reminiscent of the 'podium of truth'.

Editorial: Another Green Party MP has supported a vandal in court

OPINION: The Greens are making a habit of writing to judges.

Diesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholding

How an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road – until now.

Auckland CBD's most prominent projects: Ten reasons to celebrate or cry

Cry over Seascape and Symphony. Celebrate Precinct and so much else in the city's heart.

Half of all teens still ignoring school phone ban, teachers urged to have 'firm consequences'

The Education Review Office has found compliance is an issue in secondary schools.

Northland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zones

About 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.

LNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider options

The Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.

'Move on to where?' Hundreds in Auckland protest Government move-on orders

This evening, hundreds of protesters arrived at Aotea Square for Kia Tū Kotahi, to voice their dissatisfaction with the Government’s homeless move-on orders. Video / NZ Herald

Spanish sexual assault victim paralysed after suicide attempt dies by euthanasia

Her father fought and lost legal bids in Spain and Europe to halt the death.

Simeon Brown: Auckland’s new momentum can unlock growth for the whole country

Police powers, patrols and a new CBD station aim to improve city centre safety.

Richard Harman: How Auckland politics now drives the Beehive

Around 57% of coalition support at the last election came from Auckland.

Editorial: U-turn is a win for the small fish

OPINION: Politicians were quick to take credit, but it was public pressure that worked.

Wayne Brown: A five-point plan to fix Auckland and grow the economy

Wayne Brown sets out five pillars to reshape Auckland’s next 10 years.

Matthew Hooton: Diesel running out really would be a Mad Max world

OPINION: Nicola Willis needs to ration diesel immediately to delay social collapse.

Cabinet paper shows Hipkins received ‘unnecessary risk’ advice about Covid jab for teens

When Hipkins had the advice, about 30,000 12-17s were yet to have a second vaccine.

'Pissed off' student's fight not to give back $441 after StudyLink overpayment

Months later, StudyLink has admitted to overpaying Thoral again on accident.