Five things to watch in New Zealand’s economy in 2026
Tug‑of‑War economic recovery Smith said households continue to feel the pinch of elevated living costs and a softer…
Baseball: San Diego Padres partner with Hamilton Raiders to lift Kiwi game
“They see talent down here and raw talent. [The Padres] know that we’re athletic.” Among the talent that…
Super Rugby Pacific: Dylan Pledger to miss Highlanders campaign after ACL rupture
“Incredibly disappointing to get a season-ending injury, as I was very excited about my first full season as…
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creatures
RNZ 8 Jan, 2026 08:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Gut health foods: Simple swaps to boost fibre and fix your microbiome
Processed foods tend to have less fibre – soluble, insoluble, or starch-resistant – than whole foods. These types…
Elton John and David Furnish share rare photo of sons’ faces on social media
“All the F-J’s want to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.” The couple have…
Coral Adventurer passengers rescued after reef crash off Papua New Guinea
The vessel was floated off the reef on Tuesday with the help of a large tugboat sent from…
Maine deer eat from troughs on livestream, have become internet darlings
The videos have reached people across the United States and the world. Some devotees watch the hungry deer…
Letters: Why National supporters are so frustrated with Finance Minister Nicola Willis
Tamaki-led protests Most Kiwis can easily recognise anti-Semitic hate speech and our laws and authorities seem ready and…
Global Youth Sevens: Kiwi teams give New Zealand rugby something to smile about
It was enough of a statement to prompt a major rethink about the balance of power in transtasman…
Home loan shake-up as major banks hike long-term rates, trim six-month fixes
ASB has also lowered its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to 4.65%, which it says is “market-leading”.…
Frankton Golf Centre clubhouse in Queenstown gutted as crews battle major fire
They said crews immediately worked to extinguish the fire and were able to suppress it at about 7.40pm.…