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Homicide investigation launched after body found at Auckland property

Officers wearing sterile gloves are seen at a taped-off property on the street.

'I love what I do': Hospital cleaner, 83, marks 50-year work anniversary

Shirley McQueen's boss says she's the best to have ever buffed the hospital's floors.

Construction of the new Auckland Surf Park

The multi-million dollar project is under way at Dairy Flat. Video / AW Holdings

'Apprehensive': Fears as fresh deluge forecast for storm-hit south

Saturated ground in flood-affected Tasman 'just can't take anymore', says deputy mayor.

Police cordon off street in Auckland suburb of Freemans Bay

Renall St in the Auckland suburb of Freemans Bay has been cordoned off by police after an incident on private property. Video / Carson Bluck

Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Rotorua

Police on Amohau St in Rotorua after pedestrian was a hit by a truck this morning.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of June 30 - July 6

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Elective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals more

Health Minister Simeon Brown says using private providers will cut waiting lists.

How a new form of erosion protection could save Te Awanga's shoreline

Council funded the Ecoreef project, costing an estimated $800,000.

Museum exhibit shows off tamariki weaving skills

Reporter Elinor is at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, where Māori artist Maureen Lander has teamed up with local Taranaki kids to weave an incredible and meaningful exhibition.

NZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?

Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.

'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals

Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.

Could AI authors be coming to your local library?

Only one city has banned AI books, but many are open to stocking them in the future.

Two sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the title

On The Up: 'We just hugged and cried and knew our parents would be proud.'

Warmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ

'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'

Gisborne rates to increase by 9.95% on average, $400 or less for most residents

Rate revenue will rise by 9.95%, with the first instalments to be sent this month.

Morning quiz: What is the chemical symbol for silver?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

‘Jury of strangers’: Advocates push for judge-alone sexual violence trials

Ruth Money calls for expert decisions in sensitive trials, not juries.