Karanpreet Singh jailed for rape of vulnerable woman in supported care
Singh, in his early 20s, had defended several charges at a judge-alone trial and was found guilty of…
Early childhood teacher faces 21 new charges of making intimate visual recordings
Lawyer Xu Wang is now representing the man, and said he would need four to six weeks to…
NZ sharemarket up 0.5% after strong start to reporting season – Market close
“It was a great start to the reporting season. I’m feeling good about the local reporting – I…
David Seymour left ‘unsolicited art criticism’ on Trade Me auction portrait, artist says
The portraits are listed for auction on Trade Me, where 10% of profits are expected to be donated…
Hoyts looks to grow IMAX presence in New Zealand
IMAX has been seeing a big surge in popularity thanks to films like The Odyssey, and the head…
Successive M5-plus earthquakes are unusual but not signs of major rupture, Earth Sciences NZ says
Scientists have considered whether the successive quakes were a precursor to something bigger, however, Hanson told Newstalk ZB…
‘Possible early warning’ – Volcanic activity rises under Mt Ruapehu
Scientists are monitoring Mount Ruapehu after an increase in volcanic activity has been detected. It is in a…
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘parent-child mentality’ comments
The prime minister has apologised for his comments to the Rotorua business community last week, saying he was…
Commonwealth Games 2026 recap: How did New Zealand do?
New Zealand has finished finished sixth on the Commonwealth Games medal table with 10 gold, 14 silver and…
New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’ | New Zealand
Legislation recognising English as an official language of New Zealand has been passed by parliament, prompting derision from…
Two New Zealand hikers trapped on Solomon Islands’ highest mountain
They have enough supplies for now, but the weather is not expected to improve any time soon, leaving…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘negative’ remarks about small businesses
“We are seeing positive signs we are on the right track,” he said. The Herald is livestreaming Luxon’s…