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Name suppression: What could change and why do some offenders get to keep their name a secret?

Legal groups warn the changes pose significant risks to victims.

Lake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife

Police launched a homicide investigation in November.

‘Make a sandwich’: Luxon’s response to school lunch backlash

Luxon said he would rather the state not have the responsibility of feeding students.

Complaints over student’s clothing halts bus safety campaign

The local council said it did not take a position on any political issue.

‘It’s not a way to run a health service’ - the cost of health redundancies

Health NZ has now paid out more than $33 million alone to staff it has cut.

‘Mass surveillance’: Debate as police up use of number-plate tech

The systems help investigate crime and check on 'suspicious' persons.

‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festival

Organisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.

Luxon believes US still ‘reliable partner’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blow-up

Meanwhile, Labour's Chris Hipkins purposefully dodged a key question.

Wellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News Update

Wellington Water Costs Triple for Ratepayers, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts in Education and Govt GP Reforms.

Letters: ‘Marmite sandwich’ brigade living in the past

OPINION: 'The evidence for provided school lunches is clear – they work around the world.'

Climate change: NZ faces 40% jump in city fires under ‘worst case’ warming scenario

Alarming new projections prompt fresh warnings against development in fire-prone areas. 

The Royal Commission into abuse in care recommendation that the Government has quietly rejected

The recommendation may not have been workable, and would have lengthened court delays.

Company seeks funding to build Trans-Tasman power cable

Taslink thinks the cable could be running by 2032 and reduce prices.

Govt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppression

Documents show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.

Opinion: Why the Govt's proposed stalking law could make matters worse

OPINION: The Government’s new stalking bill actually weakens protections for victims.

Morning quiz: What pigment gives plants their green colour?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Kea Kids News: Manu World Champs competitors make a splash for their spot in the finals

Reporter Te Rongopai is at the Z Manu Auckland Super Qualifier, where manu masters are battling it out to see who will head to the Grand Final!

‘Water torture’: Tremors plague locals at new pedestrian crossing, officials agree to rip it up

Speeding buses is causing mini tremors, says one resident.