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Opinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from Budget

OPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.

Letters: Time to abolish rebates for charities

OPINION: Begging is a sad reality of New Zealand life today.

'Whole life is going to be different': Toddler's shock diagnosis affects only 5 in NZ

'I’ve definitely hit the stage of ‘Why him? This isn’t fair'.'

Gangs, cash and tradies: Inside New Zealand's $50b black market

NZ's shadow economy costs us $13b in annual tax: how does it compare internationally?

Future of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertain

A decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.

Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon

Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.

Kea Kids News: Possum’s on the menu for these massive crocs!

Zookeeping isn’t all butterflies, even at Butterfly Creek! Reporter Evie finds out what it takes to feed the meerkats, otters, and even NZ’s only saltwater crocodiles.

Mongrel Mob mum jailed after going into hiding during daughter's murder trial

Kelly-Anne Burns never returned after being granted short-term bail to attend a funeral.

Wilhelmina Shrimpton shares update after car sideswiped in Kingsland

The journalist believes the culprit has been identified. Video / Supplied

Work on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agenda

A top National minister will be in charge.

The complex emotions surrounding Mother's Day for many Kiwis

The second Sunday of May is painful for many. Here's how some cope.

Afternoon quiz: What was the first film to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Luxon holds stand-up after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s

The Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ Herald

'Critically injured': Teen dies, another hurt after Napier 'disorder event'

Another injured teenager was found on Cottrell Crescent and later discharged.

'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were gone

Now Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.

18-year-old cricket star named top young female player in Northern Districts

She was the top wicket-taker in Women’s A cricket with 17 wickets.

Raglan Coastguard rescue four clinging to chilly bin in the water

A vessel in distress was reported at about 11.45am.

Whale reported tangled in fishing gear at Tasman Bay

Project Jonah said the Department of Conservation was trying to locate the whale.