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The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control

City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.

Better times ahead? NZ yield curve points to improved outlook

New Zealand's yield curve has continued to steepen after the RBNZ's rate cut this week.

Small-town backdrop frames the bigger picture

Jared Donkin speaks with Tom Raynel about his journey to founding Radlab.

‘Personal affairs’: PM selling another rental property

Two-bedroom home's value has risen more than $300,000 since Luxon bought it.

Bluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchor

More than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.

How to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzle

The aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.

Man arrested after Auckland bus driver attacked with wrench

The bus driver was hurt in an incident police described as road rage.

From Hitler to hot cross buns: NZ's most offensive billboards

The Herald takes a look back at other infamous advertisements of yesteryear.

Auckland man charged after bus driver's neck slashed

The 25-year-old is charged with assault and is due to appear in court today.

Kea Kids News: The secrets to becoming a Wiggle, revealed!

TikTok star Wiggles Tsehay, John, and Captain Feathersword take a tour break to chat with reporter Huxley about pizza, dancing, and advice for Wiggle-wannabes. Video / Kea Kids

'Celebrates solidarity': Moana & the Tribe releasing new album

'I’ve always been into fusing haka with hip-hop ... I love that it’s normal now.'

Coastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit story

Coastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New Zealand

Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme

Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB

Dave Letele pulls the pin on his South Auckland foodbank

Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank is closing its doors.

Hurricane Milton hits and Police cut jobs | Focus Morning Bulletin October 10, 2024

Air New Zealand staffer sacked after bypassing Customs queue, Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida and why police are cutting more than 100 jobs.

Adopt a tram: Motat’s million-dollar appeal to keep heritage trams rolling

Museum fundraiser allows the public to adopt one of its seven heritage trams.

MOTAT’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling

Motat’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling allows the public to adopt one of seven such vehicles. Video / Alyse Wright

Watch: 'Pawns in his game': Mum of missing Marokopa kids speaks of 'loss of my babies'

“There’s three children still missing with a criminal at large,” Cat said.