Super Smash returns for a massive Kiwi summer
It will be a summer of high-energy cricket, holiday crowds and “6s for surf” as the 2025–2026 Super…
One MP, One Pint: Yes, Act MP Todd Stephenson can read
Act MP Todd Stephenson on redeeming himself after that Newsroom interview, his love of musicals, and whether Taylor…
Chris Wood and Auckland FC named as finalists at 63rd ISPS HANDA Halberg Awards
All Whites captain Chris Wood is among the finalists for the coveted Halberg ISPS HANDA Sportsman of the…
Councillors vote to oppose plans for fast-tracked sand mining at Northland’s Bream Bay
If approved, the sand mining operation will take place off the southern end of Northland’s Bream Bay. Photo:…
Weather: Showers, chilly temperatures linger across New Zealand in lead-up to Christmas
MetService has issued two heavy rain watches for the Westland Ranges and the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes…
Council faces costly dilemma over unconsented seawall
The West Coast Regional Council will seek to legalise a rock wall it put up in haste to…
Nathan Guy appointed as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy
Nathan Guy appointed as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous Slide…
Bowel cancer: Pāpāmoa mother Kerry Bary dies four weeks before Christmas
When faced with a bowel cancer diagnosis, Bary met it with the same honesty and courage that defined…
IKEA shuts down customer support centre in wake of delivery woes
Homeware retail giant IKEA appears to be a victim of its own success. It is shutting down its…
Police seek public help after ‘extreme violence’ critically injures person
RNZ 18 Dec, 2025 05:12 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
New Zealand work visa scam busted in Panchkula
The Panchkula Police have uncovered a major immigration fraud involving false promises of a New Zealand work visa,…
First mining project gains fast-track approval
OceanaGold’s Waihī mine extension has gained approval under fast-track legislation. Photo: Supplied The Waihī North extension of OceanaGold’s…