Peters says Luxon’s call for MMP referendum ‘inexplicable’
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has slammed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s call for a referendum on MMP…
Couple accused of $100k fraud ‘shocked’ after discovering potential police conflict of interest
The pair, who the Herald is not identifying for legal reasons, were charged with obtaining more than $100,000…
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The World’s 50 Best Vineyards (formerly the World’s Best Vineyards) will head to Santiago de Chile for its…
Dunedin clifftop castle saved from ruin after decades of decay
The ruins of a clifftop castle in Dunedin — once a nightclub raided by police, the site of…
Icy windscreen holding up your morning? Here’s how to sort it
As New Zealand plunges deeper into a chilly winter, icy windscreens in the morning have become a daily…
Pātea River Bar tragedy: Coroner releases findings into deaths of boy and stepmother
A rescue effort involving Coastguard volunteers, nearby boaties and emergency services followed, but neither survived. More than a…
Analysis: Plenty at stake as Pacific foreign ministers meet
Analysis: Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves for Fiji today to meet with foreign ministers from around the Pacific.…
North Island town registers near-record low as cold snap bites
One area has recorded its coldest temperature in nearly two decades this morning as a cold snap continues…
Kayley McMillan joins New Zealand squad for UCI world championships
She has since become a force in junior cross-country racing, winning the 2026 New Zealand National Junior Women’s…
Canadian investor steps in to revive Porirua adventure park plans
Cash from North America is coming to the rescue for the Porirua Adventure Park project, on Te Rāhui…
AT billboard reveals official City Rail Link opening date in September
Auckland’s long-awaited City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on the second Sunday of September 2026. New…
Tekapo residents asked to dob in accommodation rule-breakers
Tekapo residents are being asked to dob in any non-compliant short-term accommodation providers, as the council confirms it…