What New Zealanders should know about the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India
Fruit bats are the most common carriers of the nipah virus in India. Photo: ANUWAR HAZARIKA / AFP…
More than 40 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport due to fog
About 30 people were queuing at Wellington Airport on Tuesday afternoon after fog disrupted flights in the capital.…
Hundreds of eels died due to natural ‘blackwater event’, tests show
Water test results indicate a natural blackwater event caused the death of hundreds of eels in the Waiatāi…
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown mocks government’s proposal to cap rates
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown with his cap and can of beans. Photo: Supplied Auckland’s mayor says the government’s…
Teen’s grieving parents left asking just one question – what if?
Gareth and Leanne Hall spent years fighting to save their daughter from the darkness that haunted her. Photo:…
Electricity Authority to launch new power bill comparison website next month
The Electricity Authority is set to launch a new power bill comparison website. Photo: 123RF The electricity market…
The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes
Referee James Doleman during the Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match. Photo: Martin Hunter/ActionPress Super…
Former Prime Minister says government must be more transparent about any US minerals deal
Photo: NZ Herald pool / Dean Purcell The government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal…
Auckland Council turns to AI to cut cost of residents’ recycling errors
Photo: Wellington City Council Auckland Council says using AI to help sort through bins will make the region’s…
Peeni Henare not contesting Tāmaki Makaurau at election
Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Senior Labour MP and former minister Peeni Henare won’t be contesting the Tāmaki…
Afternoons for Tuesday 3 February 2026 Afternoons
1:08 The latest on the yellow legged hornet problem Yellow-legged hornets are an invasive species, and a…
How much less than asking price are house buyers paying?
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone If you’re in the market for a new house, you might be wondering…