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Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken attempt launch for second time
The historic mission to the ISS is the first crewed outing from American soil in nine years.

No plans at Rugby Australia to cut Dave Rennie's pay despite cash crisis
Kiwi coach will start Wallabies stint on full salary, negotiated with former Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle.

Biden ally sees Klobuchar as less likely Biden running mate

The Latest: Trump urges Minnesota officials to get 'tougher'

Congo militia leader arrested in 2017 murders of UN experts

Kiwi project builds a better banana
AgResearch and Maori growers are growing New Zealand's favourite fruit at home.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Testing centres closing, no new cases, holidaymakers out for Queen's Birthday weekend
STAY IN THE KNOW. SIGN UP TO OUR DAILY NEWSLETTERS HERE. Another day, another positive sign in New Zealand's fight to eliminate Covid-19.The Ministry of Health announced yesterday dozens of Covid-19 community-based testing centres...

Herald morning quiz: May 31
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz at 3pm for the afternoon quiz. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE.

Letters: NZ environment helped ease severity of Covid-19 pandemic
David Fisher's Sunday essay on Covid-19 in NZ ("Grieving family has uneasy questions", May 24) is a promising step in the right direction for the eventual Commission of Inquiry. The questions raised by the family of Anne Guenole and...

NZ's largest-ever ephedrine bust: Organiser to be deported to China
A man who helped import 200kg of drugs will be sent back to China, without his wife and children.

Todd Muller confirms himself as a middle manager promoted several rungs above his level of competence
Opinion: Todd Muller's brand of patrician conservatism is an extension of the do-nothing Key years.

Drone shots show marine recovery along quake-stricken Kaikoura coast
Researchers capturing the Kaikoura coast say ecosystems are recovering, but not all is well.

Five cinematic banquets to feast your eyes on
We're all eating and watching too much – why not combine the two?

NRL to slash costs by $75 million next season to keep clubs afloat
League to tighten belt to ensure 16 clubs survive Covid-19 cash crisis.

Racing: Steve Telfer the trainer to follow as North Island racing returns
Steve Telfer's not-so-secret weapon makes him the trainer for punters to follow when horse racing returns to the North Island for the first time in more than two months at Cambridge today.The nine-race harness racing meeting signals...

What to know about traveling to the US at this stage of the pandemic

As Minneapolis burns, mayor takes heat for the response

Third straight win for rampant Raiders over disappointing Melbourne Storm
Kiwis score three tries as Canberra confirm title credentials.

Coronavirus: Mental health fears for jobless tourism workers
Travel agent Claire cried her eyes out for days after learning she would lose her job of 20 years.

Leon Taylor, much-loved artist and social media man dies suddenly
A much-loved husband and member of the basketball community tragically died this week from a heart attack aged 39 - despite the efforts of his wife to save him. Leon Taylor, a social media manager at Sky TV who was fondly known...

The brave will enter alert level 1 with faith that normal is no longer viable
Bishop Justin Duckworth reflects on how faith and the Anglican Church has survived amid coronavirus.

Where was female representation on pandemic committee?
OPINION: When ‘best’ minds were called on during a crisis we over-represented older, European professional male views.

Has Auckland outgrown its water supply?
The city's water supply is at its lowest for 26 years and the alarm bells are ringing.

Why Reese Witherspoon's Amazon show Little Fires Everywhere will divide fans
REVIEW: It seems destined to be this year’s Big Little Lies, even if, at times, it feels more like Desperate Housewives.