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Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.

Auckland FC beat Melbourne Victory in first leg of semifinal
Auckland FC have the edge heading into the second leg.

International rider wins again as he makes his mark in Central Districts
A Brazilian who met a Kiwi in Singapore is our latest riding star.

'Our life has been consumed': Remuera couple's six-year legal fight over 'defective' mansion reno
The builder successfully sued the couple after they refused to pay their bills.

'I take all my dates there': Comedian Itay Dom's favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Letters: New Zealand was at its wealthiest with a smaller population
OPINION: When is it appropriate to use the C-word in any situation?

Watch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first time
Waiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.

'Scared to death': Ex-Aucklander running Cook Islands tour is accused of risking lives
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.

Let’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.

Morning quiz: What vitamin are apples particularly high in?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

PM’s office keeping info on speech that irritated Peters secret
The office wants to protect 'free and frank' opinions.

Shane Te Pou: Roaming dogs are terrorising our streets
Aggressive dogs often wander the streets freely and can be intimidating.

Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?

'Hot pursuit': Starlings fight a hawk in 1930
1930s starlings attacked hawks and stole from letterboxes, but they still had fans.

$15 million remains up for grabs, two players $500,000 richer
Three players shared the must win Strike jackpot taking home $500,000.

'Had to weather the storm': Moana Pasifika top Blues
All the action as Moana Pasifika beat the Blues at North Harbour Stadium.

'Armed police, open the door': Cinema cleared as officers sweep mall; man arrested, one on run
Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.

Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win
The Warriors have survived a late second half comeback for a fifth consecutive win.

TV show where immigrants compete for US citizenship considered by Homeland Security
The TV show would feature pre-vetted contestants and 'celebrate the immigration process'.

Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.

The surprising health benefits of becoming Pope
New York Times: Such a demanding job can be good for the brain and body.

'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner
Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.

How 10 prisoners made a daring escape from New Orleans jail
Ten prisoners escaped a New Orleans jail in an early-morning breakout.

Black Ferns leave it late in draw with Canada
The Black Ferns showed resilience in the final moments to deny Canada the win.

Do You Just starts the corks popping with Ellerslie stroll
Superstar jockey Warren Kennedy turns black type race on its head at Ellerslie

Auckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novel
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

South Korea’s ex-President quits party amid election turmoil
Yoon Suk Yeol has urged support for People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo on Facebook.

Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight
University of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.

'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.

Quick and tasty Kung Pao chicken recipe for busy weeknights
Craving something sweet, spicy and savoury? This is the ideal meal.

'It's huge': Major banks ease lending rules for first-home buyers
One flatmate could help first home buyers borrow an extra $150,000.

Afternoon quiz: In August 2022, what happened to author Salman Rushdie?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby died
Family wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia.

Dellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZ
The Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.

100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.

100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.

Andrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaign
The former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Duncan Sarkies writes about democracy ... and alpacas
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Film star villa finds a buyer - 'we're happy to pass the old girl on'
Grey Lynn home appeared in hit Kiwi comedies.

Review: Bubbah shocks audiences by shaving her head at comedy show
The NZ International Comedy Festival is under way in Auckland and Wellington.

How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.

Teen claims she was kicked in the head for not handing over her $700 hoodie
But the other teen claims she ended up with the hoodie after a mutual clothing swap.

An average registered nurse's pay will fall under Greens' tax plan
Plans come at an unfortunate time, with the Opposition protesting pay equity changes.

The key factors for Auckland FC as Black Knights' A-League finals quest begins
Facing Melbourne Victory in an away finals match is the side's greatest challenge so far.

Fmr FBI director under investigation for 'threat' to Trump on social media
James Comey has long had a contentious relationship with Trump.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in Amma
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks hunt
Police are seeking information about the motorbike involved in the collision.

US loses final triple-A credit rating as Moody's downgrades
The downgrade coincided with President Donald Trump’s spending bill failing in Congress.

King Charles says he’s ‘on the better side’ of cancer
The King has spoken candidly to a former cancer patient at an event with the Queen.

Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.

'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid need
Legal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.

Legal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to it
Forecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.

Three dead, including two firefighters, in blaze at former RAF base
Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, died in the fire.

Chris Brown remanded in custody, assault charges delay tour dates
Brown was arrested at a Manchester hotel and appeared in court on Friday.

Centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends
Joan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.