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‘It’s hurting, it’s really hurting’: Kristine Bartlett on Government move to restrict pay equity claims

The changes are set to give the Government major cost reductions ahead of the Budget.

Traffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling today

Traffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.

Second council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee

'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'

NZ Herald Live: Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcement

Brooke Van Veldon makes major Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcement

Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī

He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.

Ten people treated after large Christchurch two-storey house blaze

Emergency services were called around 8am.

National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s

'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'

Christchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze

Christchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze 10 patients were assessed and treated by our crews in total. Video | George Heard

Farm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?

Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.

NZ film industry faces uncertainty and ongoing decline in livestock numbers | NZ Herald News Update

NZ film industry faces uncertainty over US tariff, ongoing decline in livestock numbers and questions over longer sentences reducing reoffending.

'Traumatised': Video of man swinging, bashing South Auckland dog sparks outrage

Chained Dog Awareness NZ urges people to identify the man for authorities.

BoP crash closes highway, one injured

One person is injured; traffic management is in place.

'Wheelstands up the middle of the road': Weeks of complaints before nurse hit by dirt-biking teens

'It's a shame it takes an innocent person to get hurt for something to happen.'

From 'one of those pricks' to a 'legend in blue': How a parking warden tamed the streets

A lot can change in 38 years on the beat – just ask John McKelvie.

Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost

News snippets from the Far North.

Green light: $9m confirmed for stopbank upgrades in Waipawa

'Cyclone Gabrielle has left an indelible mark, and progress like this is so vital.'

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design

'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.

'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land return

The group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.