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Christopher Luxon says old fast-track provisions were ‘insanely stupid’

The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a Resource Management Act reboot.

One-armed golfer sinks second hole-in-one

Erasmus Theron lost his right arm during pilot training when he was 19 years old.

New planning laws causing concern and New Zealand's meth use | NZ Herald News Update

Concerns over new planning laws' effect on the environment and annual wastewater review reveals a spike in New Zealand's methamphetamine use. Video / NZ Herald

Far North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more success

Bay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.

Far North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewed

News snippets from the Far North.

Opinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unity

Over 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.

Kerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years open

Nurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.

Iwi festival tipped to draw thousands

Far North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.

Hapū agree price for 50% share of Hawke’s Bay Airport

If the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.

11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.

Five years on from NZ’s first lockdown: How do we prepare for the next pandemic?

Jacinda Ardern announced the lockdown with a call to action against the virus.

Watch: The rise of online cults targeting NZ kids

Investigations under way as NZ police identify victims linked to subgroups of 'The Com'.

Editorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appear

OPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.

Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years

The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.

Du Val owner may face private criminal case, accused of snatching phone

Car dealer John Murphy claims his phone, used to photograph developer, was tossed in pool.

Watch - ‘Hugely damaging’: Online extremists target NZ children in sadistic extortion campaign

Police and the Department of Internal Affairs say a new breed of ultra-violent online manipulators has emerged in New Zealand.

‘Sick, monstrous desires’: Sexual blackmail victim confronts religious leader

'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'

Why Auckland Uni's compulsory NZ history course is sparking debate

Students are divided; some find the course valuable, others see it as irrelevant.