Samoan chief, Moeaia Tuai, convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced
“Treating a person as if they were owned” was the legal description given to the jury. “Restricting freedom…
Teen brothers in armed group that stormed Hamilton flat and robbed victims at knifepoint sent to prison
The court heard that the young pair had a positive, well-supported background, which included a Year 13 education.…
See all of Ikea’s New Zealand forestry land – 42,000ha and counting
Like all foreign purchases of large blocks of land, Ingka’s purchases require government approval. Public records published by…
Mark Richardson on life after cricket, broadcasting and starting over in finance
Don’t worry. After “getting the arse” from Today FM, The Block, The Project and The AM Show, Richardson…
Dunedin fish and chip shop staff trapped after sea lion waddles in
The sea lion entered a Dunedin takeaway shop last night, shocking staff and onlookers alike. Photo / Takeaways…
Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78
Known for never performing the same show twice, the group revolutionised fan engagement, as followers – known as…
Northland illegal toheroa and tuatua catches prompt fisheries warning
Most offending will be dealt with through warnings or infringement notices, but Lal said prosecutions were being considered…
Black Ferns star Huriana Manuel on surprise pregnancy, slowing down and family support
Huriana had been helping run the couple’s two gyms, working as an Olympics ambassador, serving on the board…
Why 70 really is the new 50 … and why the retirement age will need to rise – Liam Dann
I’m acutely aware of this for two reasons. One is that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) included a…
Weather: Record heat, severe winds take hold across NZ with roads blocked and fire risk rising
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald temperatures remain on track to shatter current heat records, with northwesterly…
Auckland tenant kicked out of apartment after balcony escape and police callouts
Then, on November 7, Palmer hosted a birthday party and within two hours, police arrived and arrested two…
Future of flying: Ultra-long haul routes, robots and cleaner jets by 2050
Imagining the future of flight, how might the world of aviation look 50 years from now? That’s not…