Hastings council CEO appoints private investigator to examine complaint about councillor Steve Gibson
The council-owned Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery opened the controversial exhibition that encourages people to…
Moe Palae’ Myanmar Restaurant set to close after citing economic struggles
Viva’s dining out editor Jesse Mulligan spotlighted the restaurant in October and said the hidden gem, which was…
Two injured after crash near Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel
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NZ sharemarket steady after half-year economic and fiscal update – Market close
Investors in the US are eagerly awaiting the delayed jobs and inflation report to get a gauge on…
Netflix cancels hit series Boots after one season despite strong reviews
“One of the biggest reasons why Netflix is in the gutter is because they never let shows find…
Wheelie bin baby death: Accused woman drops name suppression fight amid fears case would harm house price
Her partner was also living at the address where the baby was found, the Herald understands. The discovery…
Judge finds irregularities, voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland
Today, he said the court had ruled in favour of democracy and electoral integrity, and the decision was…
Rodd & Gunn’s $3.7m loss after Canadian department store collapse
“The loss includes $2.4m of debt losses and $300,000 of fixed assets written down,” the latest accounts said.…
Stanley Bay School principal Emma Tolmie resigns after revelations of complaint letter
The school was told of Tolmie’s resignation at 5.30pm yesterday, the board said in its statement. “The board…
HMNZS Aotearoa sailor returns home for Christmas after 307 days away from home
As part of the three-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, HMNZS Aotearoa also completed defence engagements and exercises…
Christchurch pounamu headstone theft: Family plead for taonga to be returned
The circular, solid greenstone monument with its gold-lettered epitaph was mounted on a red plinth, which was also…
Auckland’s Victopia apartments: Scaffolding to go after $72m fix
Residents began moving back last October but by January 9 this year, people were able to return to…