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Major SH1 section closed for up to five weeks

The section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.

'Honour the sacrifices': Kiwi Ukrainians rally for invasion anniversary

Three years on, Ukrainians in NZ mark the start of the Russian invasion.

Former Auckland Council inspector sentenced to home detention for $35k bribery

A former building inspector received 11 months' home detention for bribery.

Afternoon quiz: Which country is home to the world’s longest straight road?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP

A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.

School lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungry

Whangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.

NZ Herald Live: PM Luxon to be questioned on Bayly staff incident, makes policing announcement

Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speak to the media

Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident

Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.

Inappropriate messages and home visits: Osteo leaves NZ amid indecent assault claims

The osteopath sent texts with flower emojis and discussed sexual topics.

NZ Herald Live: National MP Andrew Bayly resigning

PM accepts Andrew Bayly’s resignation as a Minister following an incident involving a staff member last week.

‘Truly grateful’: Custom mouthguards key to Kelston’s rugby success

AUT's initiative included dental exams and treatments, ensuring players' safety.

Debt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealer

A potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.

Waikato shearer breaks world merino shearing record

The record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.

Student suspended from top school after Year 6 camp ‘incident’

Police will not investigate a formal complaint made, the school's head says.

NZ at risk of losing locally grown veges: industry leader

Vegetables NZ says the system is broken and growers are being put out of business.

Man throws glass at Takapuna restaurant owner

The man became aggressive with staff at El Humero before throwing a glass at the restaurant owner when he intervened. Video / Supplied

'He's out there - might do it again': Raging flames as arsonist hit Greenlane

A firebug torched a car, tried setting fire to more, on a shared driveway on Kawau Rd about 1.30 last Monday morning. Police are trying to identify and find the culprit.

Cyclone Rae strengthens to Category 2 as warnings issued in Fiji

Cyclone Rae is now a Category 2 storm, with multiple warnings in Fiji.