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No pokies for pool hall: Venue struggles after liquor license loss

Welcome Bay Tavern reopened as an alcohol-free pool hall, then lost its gaming licence.

Lucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second Division

First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.

Vinery Lane renovation

The Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.

Teacher pulled fingers and swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilities

Wendy Hopwood also ripped up students’ artwork and tore pages from their workbooks.

'Job well done': Sanford doubles half year profit

The result comes off the back of good returns for Sanford's salmon farming operation.

Afternoon quiz: What is the farthest known galaxy?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Vandal chops down nīkau tree at heart of public picnic artwork in Haumoana

Artist Josh Lancaster designed the table as a place for nature and humanity to co-exist.

Watch: Thieves ram-raid Temuka service station with stolen vehicle

The vehicle was later located abandoned, police say.

IPCA to investigate how high-ranking police handled allegations against Jevon McSkimming

IPCA to investigate potential 'neglect of duty' by police after misconduct complaint.

The 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction

'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.

Police condemn 'hurtful' rumours after child deaths in Cambridge

The Schick family is raising funds for emergency services on Givealittle page.

‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professor

Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku won the General Non-Fiction Award for her memoir Hine Toa.

Peter Huljich is Pushpay insider trader

The convicted rich-lister abandons a three-year effort to suppress his name.

CTU meet with Workplace Relations Minister

Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff, economist Craig Renney and secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges speak after meeting with Minister Brooke van Velden

Temuka service station ram-raid caught on CCTV

CCTV footage shows two hooded offenders using a stolen car to ram the front doors of a Temuka petrol station around 3.23am, before fleeing with stolen items.

Audrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politics

OPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament?

'House of chaos': Winston Peters blasts 'degradation' in Parliament

'This is not democracy. These are the seeds of anarchy,' the NZ First leader said.

Alleged Lego thief nabbed in West Auckland after spree across North Island

All the prized sets were recovered during a search in Te Atatū South.