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'Not an item of cutlery': Driver claims 12cm hunting knife was for cutting pizza

A man said he was entitled to carry a hunting knife to defend himself, and cut his pizza.

Desperate search for woman missing from Auckland hotel continues

Te Anihana, 25, vanished from Auckland’s SkyCity Hotel on August 21.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Stuart Nash makes pitch to NZ First and more wild weather to come

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Former Labour MP Stuart Nash makes a pitch to join New Zealand First as an MP, and a wet and windy September is expected for the country.

Sarah Hearn: Employers should have to make KiwiSaver contributions to over-65s

OPINION: Older workers should receive the same benefits as younger colleagues.

Police arrest man in Hawke’s Bay as patrols target gang conflict

Extra police remain on patrol in Napier, Hastings and Wairoa for the safety of the public.

Severe weather disrupts flights as gales and heavy rain hit

Heavy showers are forecast for Auckland this weekend.

Weed smokers at risk of organ damage from chemical-soaked cannabis

Cannabis smokers risk organ failure from chemicals commonly used to grow the drug

Cecilia Robinson: Why NCEA reform matters for every child

OPINION: More than 70% of parents said their children receive some form of tutoring.

'No room to move': Govt says it has hit financial limit with new teacher pay deal

The Government says new $449 million, four-year deal meets cost-of-living pressures.