Weekly public transport costs would be capped at $20 for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch under Labour government
The party said the policy would cost about $65 million per year and it would be funded from…
Anthropic opens most powerful AI model to public with safeguards
Anthropic has restricted access to Mythos on cybersecurity grounds, given what the company calls its ability to quickly…
Two fishers fined for breaching Northland marine no-take zones
The man was a recreational fisher from Waikato and had been staying on a launch. McKenzie said the…
Budget 2026: $79m boost for tourism and farming by stopping the spread of wilding pines
“Wilding pines are quite simply an environmental disaster, either way you look at it,” Luxon said. Southland MP…
Hepatitis E found as wild boar study reveals disease risk in Malaga urban areas
Monday, 20 April 2026, 10:41 A pioneering study into the health of wild boars and feral pigs in…
Whangārei CBD taskforce moves to revive city centre as more shops close
The closures follow Life Pharmacy Orrs, EB Games Whangārei and hair salon Rodney Wayne all shutting their doors…
Easter weather forecast: Heavy rain warnings for South Island holidaymakers
“The watch is for if there’s spillover, and so that – even though it’s falling mainly in the…
Weather: Burst of heavy rain for North Island; thunderstorms, downpours possible
A heavy rain watch is in place for Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō until 8am. Bakker said heavy…
Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
Councils of flood-hit areas invest in protective barriers as extra security
“It just gives people a little bit of security,” he said. Plus, it was far easier than filling…
Fuel prices: Government to announce support package for families under the pump as petrol hits $4 a litre in some areas
To be eligible for a full credit, a family must have a working family member and a combined…
How does your school rate? New analysis of 500 colleges’ NCEA results ranked against house prices
Want to know which top-performing high schools are close to affordable housing? The Herald’s Ben Leahy is back…