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Morning quiz: Which bird group does the cockatoo belong to?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Watch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patients

Nurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.

ABs great backs Western Springs community solution, opposing Mowbray’s $300m stadium

Sir Bryan Williams says it's about preserving access to an iconic city space.

Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory: Assessing a dramatic A-League semi final in Melbourne

New Zealand Herald football writer Michael Burgess wraps up the Auckland FC's dramatic A-League semi-final first leg in Melbourne and looks ahead to Saturday's match.

'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push

The National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.

Opinion: US-China tariff truce sparks major market rebound

US and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, reducing tensions significantly.

'Real relief': Two teen hikers rescued after one swept down Ngatiawa River

They were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut when the weather changed.

Abused, addicted but not deported: Mum of six avoids 501 deportation after armed robbery

NZ woman helped plan armed robbery at her former workplace in Melbourne.

Heavy rain hits Auckland with possible thunderstorms forecast tonight

A severe thunderstorm watch is forecast for Auckland until early tomorrow morning.

Watch: Brave shopkeepers take on armed robbers with chair, boxes

Dramatic video shows the workers foiling a robbery attempt.

Shopkeepers foil robbery attempt in Manukau

The electronics shop fought back against the group by chucking items at them from behind the counter. Video / Supplied

Watch: Famous filmmaker ramps up fight against luxury Wellington development

The Mayfair plans include 32 luxury apartments with a pool and gym.

Mt Victoria residents "angry" about a proposed luxury development in their neighbourhood

Acclaimed filmmaker Gaylene Preston and neighbours Ralph Highnam and Dave Woods share their objections to the plans. Video / Ethan Manera

How NZ beaches inspired UK author's debut novel

Claire Frances visited the Bay of Plenty in 2003, camping on Omanu Beach.

Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible

MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.

UN demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Andrew Little launches campaign – NZ Herald News Update

Hamas and Israel in new round of negotiations as Israeli bombardments continue, and Andrew Little launches his Wellington mayoral campaign. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Doctor who drugged and secretly filmed med student allowed to keep working

The Medical Council want him suspended, but the High Court disagreed.

Second driver honked at man standing on road minutes before woman drove with stranger on bonnet

Another woman encountered a man waving in the middle of Butley Rd.