E-diary notices: 7 August 2026
NZMB farmer consultation on industry-good funding – last chance to submit feedback, Want to feature in our 2027…
Hamilton Zoo worker awarded $18,000 over manager’s workplace conduct
A young woman started working at Hamilton Zoo as an “excited, vibrant and bright student”. But after a…
Private equity and its growing interest in New Zealand health
The country’s ageing population is fuelling increased demand for aged care, primary care and chronic disease management, but…
Timeline to implement new school subjects ‘unrealistic’, teachers’ union warns
Industry leaders are enthusiastic about nine new secondary school subjects announced on Thursday, but the teachers’ union warns…
Luxury assets totalling $10m restrained after 515kg meth importation
Luxury performance vehicles, properties, jewellery and cash totalling $10m has been restrained by police after an alleged importation…
‘Absolute surprise’: Peters on Luxon’s call for MMP referendum
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said it was an “absolute surprise” to hear Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s…
2026 Olympic Classes Regatta, Day 2: New Zealand 49er pair Francesco Kayrouz and Hamish McLaren make their move in San Pedro
Francesco Kayrouz and Hamish McLaren made their move on the second day of the Olympic Classes Regatta in…
New assault, shoplifting and citizen’s arrest changes pass into law
New offences for attacks on first responders and coward punches, tougher penalties for retail crime and expanded citizen’s…
Person in custody after reported firearm sighting in Dargaville
NZ Herald 6 Aug, 2026 08:43 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Chris Bishop: Why Parliament is New Zealand’s supreme law-maker
Bishop gave his speech in Auckland today to the Law Association. He said parliamentary sovereignty meant that significant…
New Zealand power demand hits record as cold snap bites
New Zealand’s electricity use hit a record morning peak of 7,415 MW, Transpower says, surpassing the previous record…
New Plymouth school ditches iPads, goes back to blackboards
Screens have slowly made their way into the education system – but one school has decided to ditch…