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Russian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content

'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.

The makeover of Britomart

Britomart has gone from a rough area to a vibrant hotspot over 20 years. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday

How Britomart was transformed from neglected site to Auckland’s coolest precinct

Britomart values Auckland's past, present and future, says Christine Fletcher.

Gisborne highway speed review a ‘relief’ and ‘fantastic news’

NZTA will conduct speed reviews on roads with automatic reversals in Gisborne.

Law school stoush: Auckland Uni vice-chancellor faces backlash

Academics move to reject proposal to merge university's law and business faculties.

Focus on ‘combat-readiness’: Military aviators’ requests to grow mullets rejected

Aviators were told a focus on mullets-for-charity could blunt their fighting edge.

Morning quiz: How many bones are in a human hand?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Hunters donate venison to needy families in Southland

Hunters can gift venison to foodbanks via the We Hunt Food Trust.

Fined 30 times in 12 months: Vehicle mechanic fears losing clients after cars ticketed

‘Ridiculous’: Wardens have been ticketing unwarranted cars in for fixing.

‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidation

The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.

Crown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’

Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention.

Govt’s summit a success, despite Labour winning contest over having most kids

The Government pulled off a successful infrastructure summit in Auckland.

How support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happiness

He was diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 months, needing a stem cell transplant.

Second Auckland funeral director arrested, charged with obtaining money by deception

Waikumete Cemetery mausoleum at the centre of funeral-director investigation.

Police halt bus, take seven youths into custody after serious incident

Group boarded a bus into central Auckland before police found the vehicle and stopped it.

'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his life

Chloe Wigg's dad jumped out a window, saving their dog, but was hospitalised.

Tauranga going green for inaugural Irish festival

Tauranga's first Irish festival is taking place in Mount Maunganui this weekend.

Scrub fire contained at Brynderwyns, motorists asked to avoid area

Emergency services are attending the blaze beside the road.