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When StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voice
HB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.
170 formal complaints from schools about lunches programme in first month
The complaints were made to the Ministry of Education from 93 schools.
From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland
Huge new retail outlets opening this year and next are set to change Auckland's shops.
Editorial: We can't afford compromised bowel cancer screening
OPINION: More than 3000 Kiwis are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year.
TSB blocks probe after staff help customer send $1m to scammers
'If they’ve got nothing to hide, why are they trying to evade the Ombudsman?'
'Won the battle': How a community pool could be saved from closure
Tauranga City Council will review options for the Ōtūmoetai Pool in June.
Waitākere ED sends patients to urgent care with $1.8m voucher scheme
Some patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up.
Morning quiz: Who is considered the founder of the Italian Futurism movement?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
'A very violent attack': Security bolstered for midwives after worker assaulted after leaving birthing unit
A Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work.
Thomas Coughlan: Why failure to compromise on Te Pāti Māori MPs' punishment bodes ill for Parliament
OPINION: Someone in Parliament needs to step up and find a compromise.
Letters: New event 'pointless bravado at best, sheer stupidity at worst'
OPINION: Collision sport is about as moronic a way as possible to damage your brain.
Marama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greed
OPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.
Lhasa to relish synthetic surface at Cambridge
He is a prime example of a horse who thrives on the still relatively new synthetic tracks.
Who is Jevon McSkimming - and why did the former deputy police commissioner step down?
Jevon McSkimming resigned after allegations of objectionable material on a laptop.
Widespread internet outages reported across New Zealand
Customers across the country began reporting problems about 7.30pm.
'Straight-out thuggery': Boxing chief slams Dan Hooker-backed $50k fight event
The tournament will allow 32 amateurs to fight for a $50,000 prize.
Apartment boss's effing rage: How planning rules stuffed New Zealand's housing market
We opened the back door to overpriced, low-value housing that won't sell, says Mark Todd.
Rundown 'hippy' shack with $1m CV sells to buyer with good karma
Buyer grew up next door and remembers playing at the property as a child.
NZ scraps $100m a year tax after Donald Trump's 'extortion' claims
'We needed to ask ourselves if adopting the bill was in NZ's best interests' – minister
How to avoid a real estate nightmare: 7 tips for sellers - and why hiding info can land you in trouble
The Real Estate Authority's essential advice for those worried about listing their home.
'Heartbroken': Father jailed after breaking baby's leg, arms, ribs and skull
The 22-year-old initially tried to claim his 3-month-old son had fallen off the bed.
'Stop it': Denzel Washington's tense exchange with snapper at film premiere
The actor's new film, Highest 2 Lowest, received a standing ovation at Cannes.
'Sincerely apologise': Bosses of heckler at Deputy PM's event investigating incident
'We do not condone behaviour that falls short of our code of conduct,' firm says.
Man says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped
'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.
We’ve found an Australian food and wine experience we bet you’ve never heard of
Sirromet offers wine tastings, eco stays and gourmet dining in a stunning bushland setting
What drinking coffee every morning does to your gut health
Numerous studies have shown that a cup of joe is good for the gut.
Rising tensions: Chinese arms in spotlight after Pakistan-India clash
Pakistan claims Chinese jets downed six Indian aircraft, including French-made Rafales.
Capewell to captain Warriors as Fisher-Harris banned, Barnett on NSW duty
The overlooked Queensland forward will lead the Warriors for the first time on Sunday.
Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent
Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.
'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack
Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.
A guide to Berlin's best museums
Berlin’s many museums cover topics guaranteed to interest every kind of traveller.
How to see Scotland in a day
If you only have one day to explore Scotland, here’s how to see the most.
Gaza rescuers say 44 killed in new Israeli strikes
Israel stepped up its military offensive in Gaza on Saturday.
Market close: NZX50 closes flat
Serko shares tumbled nearly 8% after the firm disclosed an impairment.
Lawyer suspended after hiring serial conman who stole $330k from MoJ
Chris Tennet gave Brian Hunter a chance. He repaid him by stealing hundreds of thousands.
Australia's opposition coalition falls apart after election bloodbath
The Coalition split after failed talks between the Nationals and Liberals.
'It makes me sick': 'Peeping Tom' secretly took thousands of pics of naked uni students
'Peeping Tom' Moana Tekawa has now been jailed, again.
Erin Patterson's phone records analysed in triple-murder trial
Records suggest possible visits to death cap mushroom sites in April and May 2023.
Mōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two months
The tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.
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'Tragic loss': Talented teen rugby player killed in crash mourned
'Rhys was a skilled sportsman and an exceptional young individual.'
'Tragic loss': Talented teen rugby player killed in crash mourned
'Rhys was a skilled sportsman and an exceptional young individual.'
Why AI's ability to persuade raises new ethical concerns
Chatbots were more persuasive than humans in 64% of online debates.
Police arrive at fatal crash, charge survivor with firearms offences
Police are investigating the events before the crash.
Marty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investment
OPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.
Hamilton community to farewell woman killed by vehicle at intersection
Jayde Gilbert died after a ute hit a power pole she was standing beside.
Simon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?
OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.
Lawyer Linda Clark takes leave from TVNZ board over former top cop's media injunction
TVNZ may yet join media firms in fighting injunction that was sought and won by Clark.
Teen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after school
Fencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.
World's first human bladder transplant successfully performed in US
Surgeons in Los Angeles performed the first human bladder transplant on May 4.
Sweet success story for NZ hives on World Bee Day
Winter is coming, but there’s a surprising bright spot in the world of pollinators.
Andrew Barclay to leave Goldman Sachs NZ
Barclay has been one of New Zealand's most respected deal-makers.
Trump signs bill criminalising revenge porn and AI deepfakes
The bill criminalises the posting of non-consensual intimate images online.
Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab
Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.
Afternoon quiz: What is the most common gas used to fill balloons to make them float?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict
Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.
Man of the Year, duct tape and denim – Lorde teases favourite song from new album
The Kiwi singer described the track as 'the song I’m proudest of on Virgin'.
NZ's largest corporate corruption case: How two Australians duped Spark with $20m in contracts
Corrupt company directors Sean Bryan and Mark Lester are headed to prison.
'It's just shock': Woman, 29, suffers stroke mid-air headed to dream holiday
Casey Borell underwent emergency surgery in Honolulu to insert a stent into her brain.
NZ's red meat renaissance - Rabobank
Optimism is a welcome guest at the New Zealand farming table.
How water shapes the 2025 Matariki Festival in Auckland
A central programme, Matariki ki te Manawa, features exhibitions and performances.
'Stephen Donald moment': First XV star kicks for glory
FDMC ended a nine-year losing streak against New Plymouth Boys'.