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Road funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructure

A new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.

More work needed to protect horticultural land, says industry

“We need to create a legal framework that protects production."

'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearance

Twelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.

South Island Jurassic Park? Peter Jackson backs project to bring back moa

Groundbreaking de-extinction project already under way, with a short timeframe revealed.

ATMs used to ‘launder cash from drug sales’ to be banned

They are often found in supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores.

'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyed

The family says the roadside memorial was their way to cope with the tragic loss.

Earthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt Ruapehu

Volcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.

Calls to close NZ's largest orange roughy fishery

Group says Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery is 'past the brink' of collapse.

The secret sauce of the bar named NZ's best

'I’ve always wanted to be called an institution – that’s my goal.'

Paige Johnson flower tribute set ablaze

A flower tribute for Paige Johnson, who was killed after allegedly being hit by a motorcycle at Rotorua crossing, has been set on fire. Video / Supplied, Ben Fraser

How should AI be used in the public sector

Professor Michael Witbrock has been appointed chair of a new panel to advise AI policy in government agencies.

Bringing back the Moa: Expert opinion

Nic Rawlence from Otago University talks to Ryan Bridge about bringing back the Moa. Video / Herald NOW

Reserve bank OCR call today, online ads for higher risk investments and CASH CASH CASH!

On Herald Now Ryan talks Reserve bank OCR call today, online ads for higher risk investments and NZ Firsts push for cash, with 2degrees Business and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

Young Farmer of the Year: Hugh Jackson

The newly-crowned Young Farmer of the Year winner Hugh Jackson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk about his win and what it means for his future in farming. Video / Herald NOW

How much do you need to start investing?

Mark Richardson, Investment Adviser at Forsyth Barr, joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain how to get started in the world of investing.

Auckland nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because of short-staffing

District nurses have written to the Health NZ CEO about severe understaffing issues.

The fight to save the Western Springs stadium

The fight to save the Western Springs stadium is still trudging on despite several years of deliberations.

Ministry of Health fails to provide evidence its strategy to prevent gambling harm is working

Pub Charity's Martin Cheer likens the Ministry's broad aproach to 'trying to boil the ocean'