British bar Alibi defends solo drinker ban amid backlash over ‘woke agenda’
Peters said the decision was also informed by safety concerns, noting the increased responsibility hospitality venues carry for…
Kelston Boys’ High School charter school takeover attempt: How struck-off doctor Rhys Cullen made a failed bid to gag the Herald
“We sincerely hope no other school in New Zealand will have to experience what our community has endured,”…
Suspected hornet nest in Otaika, Whangārei a false alarm, MPI confirms amid Auckland outbreak
As of November 18, Biosecurity NZ has confirmed 12 queen hornets and seven nests, all in Glenfield and…
Nvidia, Microsoft invest $26 billion in AI start-up Anthropic
The investments mark a significant realignment in the generative AI sector, where competition has intensified between ChatGPT-maker OpenAI…
Wall Street falls ahead of Nvidia results amid doubts over US rate cuts
It’s the weakest reading since April, when President Donald Trump imposed higher-than-expected tariffs. Europe lacked inspiration too with…
HelloFresh profit plunges 84% as revenue drops amid customer fallout
Back in 2021, the business reported a net profit of $13.6m, representing a fall of 97% in just…
RLITS Contracting: Ferrari seized, liquidator hunts $8.6m from failed firm amid family feud
“What he has done to me, my family and others is somewhat of a horror story,” Spencer said.…
Fritter Festival paused for 2026 as costs rise and ticket sales fall
Food, wine and beer are staples of Northland’s Fritter Festival. Photo / NZME Northland Events Centre Trust chief…
Helicopter pilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermath
He was accompanied by staff who flew other helicopters. He ensured they carried water, gas masks, helmets and…
Tongariro National Park fire: Hiker describes apocalyptic scene amid helicopter evacuation
She thought it would be put out soon as fire crews were already there, but 4km into the…
Wall Street jitters: KiwiSaver managers trim tech exposure amid AI bubble fears
KiwiSaver providers generally have exposure to US stocks because they account for about 60% of the world market.…
More than 1000 flights cut in US shutdown fallout
More than 1000 flights scheduled for Friday and Saturday were cancelled, according to tracking website FlightAware. Travellers have…