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R23? Why bars might raise age restrictions
A bar owner said he wouldn't be surprised if venues further raised the age restrictions.

Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.

‘Thrilled’: How relaxed regime led to Willydoit’s Derby triumph
Willydoit won the $1.25m NZ Derby at Ellerslie with a decisive performance.

Charity tax crackdown: Who’s affected and is it a good idea?
The Government is reviewing tax exemptions for charities and non-profits.

Auckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer events
The sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.

Watch: North and South Island secondary schools rowing champs
Watch all the action live as teams from secondary schools around New Zealand compete

No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'

How a Māori lens is reshaping sustainable architecture at Ōtaki campus
Ninety-nine percent of construction materials are sustainably sourced.

'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosis
Charlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.

News in brief: New public transport fare system
Rotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.

Soiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’
The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.

Man seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBD
Council CCTV operators reported the man to police.

‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auction
The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.

‘Bare chested, looking for a fight’: Murderer’s bus stop rampage
One survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus.

Society Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposal
Plus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.

Rights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldview
Lai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.

Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere
The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.

‘Peril to the public’: Lawyer allegedly falsified judge’s minute, court records
Ben Wong has been suspended while a tribunal investigates his conduct.

Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.

Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.

A $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boost
The expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.

‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.

Phil Gifford: The forgotten All Black showing why he needs another chance
OPINION: Seven talking points from week three of Super Rugby Pacific.

The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.

‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delays
Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.

'It's not a nice feeling': Woman months overdue for heart surgery struggles to breathe
Health NZ has apologised and scheduled a cardiologist appointment.

‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.

Lotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prize
Tonight's draw comes days just after $10.5 million win.

How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart
‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.