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The dismantling of the nine-to-five NZ work week

As the definition of the workweek changes, we look at whether this is a good thing.

Focus: Moo goes there?

The mystery of the cow (or cows) terrorising Mount Albert.

First-time parents should go with their gut - parenting educator

Go with your gut and take advantage of the small moments of respite, experts say.

Simon Wilson: You should hear what the councillors said about the fuel tax

When the Auckland Council voted for a regional fuel tax it heard some remarkable speeches.

Focus: What next for restaurant legend Judith Tabron?

Judith Tabron talks about her time with Soul Bar.

Focus: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner welcome first child

Ardern becomes first NZ female PM to give birth while in power.

Focus: Total clamping ban unlikely but still on the table

Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi discusses options for regulating wheel clamping.

Focus: The compulsory recall of Takata Alpha airbags has begun

Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi talks to the Herald about the recall, and banning imports.

Auckland rates to rise 2.5 per cent

Rates rise of 2.5 per cent over next two years approved by Auckland councillors.

'Deeply distressing': Family's horror after 15 maggots found in rest-home resident

The man's family have asked the DHB to keep investigating.

Focus: Auckland Council gives green light to 11.5c fuel tax

Auckland Council's controversial 11.5 cents a litre fuel tax has been approved by councillors at a budget meeting today.

Focus: Less chill, more rain over the long weekend

MetService weather wrap-up of what New Zealand is in for over Queen's Birthday.

More pain at the pump: Super City confirms 11.5-cent tax

A regional fuel tax of 11.5c a litre in Auckland is set to come into effect on July.

Focus: R&V documentary exposes festival's darkest secrets

A new documentary exposes the highs and lows of Rhythm and Vines and reveals how its new owner plans to rejuvenate the 15 year old music festival.

Focus: Rest home horror of maggots in man’s wounds

The daughter of Evan, 86, complained about his treatment at Pukekohe Palms Lifecare rest home.

Editorial: New council rates for what exactly?

Auckland's new "targeted" rates should be tied more closely to specific projects.