Two sentenced for years‑long immigration fraud
Two people behind a “years-long, carefully orchestrated” scheme to defraud New Zealand’s immigration and citizenship systems have been…
‘Unmitigated disaster’: Weeds ‘suffocating’ council’s native planting, resident says
Kikuyu weed at Grant Road reserve. Photo: LDR / Zita Campbell A Gisborne resident says that the district…
Herald morning quiz: March 21 – New Zealand News
NZ Herald 20 Mar, 2026 04:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
River flooding v ocean flooding: Beachfront home owners want a ‘fair go’ as Hawke’s Bay’s $250m cyclone rebuild takes shape
The question wasn’t whether the work was affordable. “It’s whether coastal communities receive the same consideration as inland…
Black Caps crush South Africa to take series lead
New Zealand bowler Ben Sears sends off South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps…
Decade-long fight over a road sign in Central Hawke’s Bay – Tomoana White almost went to jail over it, now it’s been changed
White grew up at Tapairu and remembered throwing stones at the sign while he waited for the school…
Black Caps crush South Africa to take series lead
New Zealand bowler Ben Sears sends off South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps…
Mum demands justice, dad pleads mercy during sentencing of drunk driver Pace Kukutai-Tumata
Shortcliffe said his nephew, Pace Kukutai-Tumata, was a victim of circumstance, including a culture of binge drinking. “He’s…
Why New Zealand has weeks of fuel supply but still has empty pumps
New Zealand has around six to seven weeks’ worth of fuel available nationally, yet – in recent days…
Twin boom: Otūmoetai Primary School set to welcome 14th set of twins
In Year 4 alone, there are seven sets of twins among the about 100 students. With fewer than…
NZ-W vs SA-W 2025/26, NZ-W vs SA-W 3rd T20I Match Report, March 20, 2026
New Zealand 152 for 4 (Devine 59*, Dercksen 1-17) beat South Africa 149 for 7 (Wolvaardt 37, Reyneke…
How 15th Ave to Welcome Bay roadworks could impact Tauranga commutes
A business leader said disruption on one of the city’s “key links” is likely to have wide-ranging impacts,…