Making every drop of rain count
B+LNZ-funded research has shown that some simple changes to pasture management could help farmers make better use of…
Waikato Regional Council posts $40m loss on public transport as fares rise
More people are using Waikato’s public transport network but the regional council has still taken a $40 million…
Stephen Colbert says speeding ticket made him a ‘criminal in NZ’
Former late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert says he’s a “criminal in New Zealand” after recently being pulled…
Teen girls charged after alleged North Shore offending involving youth group
It included an aggravated robbery in Belmont on September 13. “Unfortunately, this offending has involved the same victim…
Pair tried to avoid nearly $4m tax by smuggling cigarettes in a fryer
A couple have been jailed after smuggling around 2.5 million cigarettes into New Zealand in a metal fryer,…
Officer jumped onto boogie board to save teen caught in rip
A Hawke’s Bay police officer dumped his uniform and gear in the sand at a remote beach, grabbing…
Wellington Phoenix sign New Zealand international Milly Clegg
Wellington Phoenix have confirmed Kiwi talent Milly Clegg has returned to the club, signing a two-year deal ahead…
Government moves to close troubled Westbridge School in West Auckland
The school’s commissioner, Dr Gabrielle Wall, says the school will fight the closure as staff and students grapple…
Christchurch Southern Motorway crash: One seriously injured after car and truck collide
NZ Herald 17 Sep, 2026 04:09 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
“Just F. Meth”: Government bets on blunt anti-drug campaign
The government has launched a deliberately provocative anti-meth campaign with a blunt message – “F. Meth” – after…
India Free Trade finale brings odd pairings
The first bill finalised by Parliament under urgency this week enables the India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The…
Canterbury cat hunting: Charity seeks ban after 1000 cats killed
Founder and chair Anne Batley Burton said the charity believed companion, stray and displaced cats were being killed…