Inflating cost of running a farm now structural – report
Photo: AFP / William West The cost of running a farm in New Zealand is more than a…
‘Trooper’ in setback after cancer returns
Just one year after ringing a bell marking the end of his cancer treatment, Noah Dobier, of Dunedin,…
Economy grew in December quarter
The New Zealand economy grew in the final quarter of 2025, with the country’s GDP increasing by 0.2%.…
McSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconduct
After announcing her retirement, Angela Brazier told RNZ she felt “targeted” by police leadership. Photo: RNZ / Anneke…
NZ woman’s death in elephant trampling ruled ‘misadventure’
A UK coroner’s court has ruled the death of a Kiwi woman and her cousin as “misadventure” after…
Defence Force pays $4.2m for renovated Devonport church overlooking naval base, warships
The deal is shrouded in secrecy. The Herald has confirmed that non-disclosure “gag” agreements have been signed between…
Three injured in crash on Auckland’s North Shore
Three people are in hospital following a crash on Auckland’s North Shore this morning. Emergency services responded to…
Rotorua pensioners get extra time as housing rent increase postponed until June
The shift from council management was also intended to give tenants access to government housing assistance that was…
New Zealand tourist trampled by elephant on Zambia walking safari died by misadventure – coroner
The court heard the pair were on a walking safari organised by travel company Expert Africa and had…
Make stupid rules, win stupid prizes
Natasha Hamilton-Hart’s new book: Stupid Rules: Reducing Red Tape and Making Organisations More Effective and Accountable Photo: Supplied…
News in 90 Seconds March 19
The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including a massive cyclone bears down on Queensland, and are the Spice…
Westport to lose only air service
By Lee Scanlon, Westport News Originair has serviced Westport with an 18-seater Jetstream aircraft. Photo: Supplied Westport will…