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Armed police closed Auckland highway after gunshots fired

Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds protest changes to puberty blockers in gender affirming care

Speakers included Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle and ex-MP Elizabeth Kerekere.

Afternoon quiz: The film Tinā takes place in which New Zealand city?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her ex

Court rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.

Police arrest man sought after spate of Akl Central retail crime

The man faces nine charges of aggravated assault and five charges of theft from retails.

Why the UN is urging NZ to reassess its tax policies

A 2023 study found the wealthiest Kiwis pay a 9.4% median effective tax rate.

Teenagers at Hawke’s Bay skid meet drive straight into waiting police checkpoint

Police had warned many of their parents in advance about what they were planning.

Health Minister Simeon Brown: Getting healthcare patient-centric and back to basics

OPINION: For the first time in years, the focus is back on patients, not bureaucracy.

‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speech

The NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.

One dead, two injured in Wellington motorway crash

The crash occurred shortly before midnight.

Security stop man from playing public piano in downtown Auckland

An Auckland Transport staffer asks a man to stop playing the piano at Auckland's Britomart train station. Video / @jonchristie via TikTok

Can NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?

Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.

Rising talent: Young skaters gear up for national spotlight

The event features park, street, and vert competitions on March 28 and 29.

Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and a string of retail buildings deemed earthquake-prone

One building owner says it could mean significant changes along Waipukurau’s main street.

Ryan Bridge: Govt prepping for a bonfire of the vanity projects

OPINION: It’s not a filleting knife in Nicola Willis' hand but a meat cleaver.

Letters: Keep speedway at Western Springs, sell Eden Park instead

OPINION: 'The risk of jumping from one party to the next in three years is awful.'

Morning quiz: What year did Kate Middleton and Prince William get married?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Shane Te Pou: Another callous, cruel Govt decision that hurts Māori, Pasifika most

OPINION: I am tired of burying my people before their time.