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David Fisher: 10 years of Megaupload, 10 things we learned

The Herald's David Fisher on a decade of Kim Dotcom and the Megaupload case.

Consumer card spending rises 1.9% in December

Increase in card spending providing both confidence and risk for 2022.

Up in smoke: Police foil large cannabis operation in Whangārei Heads

A large contingent of police vehicles was seen headed towards Whangārei Heads.

Opinion: Wellington's new sign looks like a $130,000 spelling mistake

OPINION: Giant new sculptural sign on the waterfront is cringeworthy and a waste of money.

Cook Islands to be child-free until March

Fully-vaccinated children will be able to travel to the Cook Islands as early as March 14.

Opinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streets

Wellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.

Bar owner, lawyer and airport chairman eyeing Wellington City Council

Wellington's upcoming local body election is attracting big names.

Labour Party MP harassed while getting vaccination

Some children were left in tears by the protest action.

Kiwi vanilla beans brand aims to raise $100K to support workers in Tonga

Company aims to raise funds by Friday.

Red light puts stop to Bay of Islands Music Festival

Bay of Islands Music Festival is victim of Covid uncertainty with the event cancelled

Dogs could possibly sniff out Covid with more accuracy than RATs – but MoH not considering using them

Dogs are being used overseas but NZ is not considering them as part of its response.

Profile: Harete Hipango and how she upset National colleagues

Profile: National MP Harete Hipango and why she visited that anti-vax protest.

'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina

Northland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.

Vaping epidemic: One in five secondary students addicted - survey

At least one in four New Zealand schools are within 1km of a vape store.

Cyclone Cody expected to pass east of New Zealand later today

Heavy rain and big seas forecast, with worst expected for east of North Island.

Kitchen confidential: Who are the new MasterChef NZ judges?

MasterChef NZ is back, but shrouded in secrecy.

'Pray for us': Tonga hit by large waves after massive underwater volcanic eruption

Tongans rush for high land after tsunami warning and surging waves hit mainland.

Covid community cases remain low, as vaccines do their work

Some new cases are of concern - including one in a large resthome, another an MIQ worker.