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What the putt? Why an Auckland golf course's future is sparking controversy

Locals, including Ryan Fox, oppose the plan, citing recreational loss.

'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delays

Some amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.

Kea Kids News: Lone Kauri kids beat the sun to ring in Matariki

Who needs sleep when it’s Matariki? Reporter Jules and his mates are celebrating together with a pre-dawn bonfire, plus stories and songs with Matua Pita.

How do you mess up a Kiwi classic like Jaffas? - Deborah Pead

OPINION: RJ’s says it stopped making Jaffas due to declining sales. What a cop-out.

SOE pay ranked: Brown calls in officials as CEO pay climbs despite underperformance

One executive of a company partly owned by the Government took home $3.8m in a year.

'World-leading': New 250-student private school planned for central Auckland

Classes will have a maximum of 25 students and initially cater for Year 0-10 pupils.

Simon Wilson: David Seymour has made a mess of almost everything he's touched

OPINION: If Seymour was serious about getting things done, he'd have a different record.

'Really struggling': Power rationing becomes norm for some pensioners

Electricity costs have risen almost 9% since June last year.

'We might have lost him': Gisborne boy suffers another setback in cancer battle

Charlie-James, 5, is battling a relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

From the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade

'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'

Dead baby found in Auckland wheelie bin, woman in custody

A newborn baby was discovered outside an address in Freemans Bay.

Motueka prepares for floods

The Motueka ITM team took the initiative to fill sandbags in preparation for wet weather and potential flooding from tomorrow. Video / George Heard

'Potential to cause fatal accidents': Close to 1km of copper cabling stolen

Railway core cables are responsible for transmitting power and signals to trains.

Singapore firm partners with iwi, transforming game design with $1m investment

Hidden's immersive games blend history and storytelling, inspired by Māori traditions.

'Dangerous and stupid': 12 more arrested over Levin boy racer 'invasion'

Two police officers were hurt, woman knocked unconscious as crowd filmed her.

MetService concedes Cyclone Gabrielle red weather warning could've come sooner

The decision was influenced by Hawke’s Bay hydrologists, who opposed the warning.

Afternoon quiz: Where was the first known example of paper money used?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQ

The decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.