Māori journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies aged 49
Born in 1976 in Hāwera, Taranaki, Awarau was of Ngāti Maru, Taranaki whānui and Niuean descent. Talented storyteller…
Bowel cancer: Rotorua GP Dr Nicky Kenny’s family on her legacy and message
Brian also wanted to raise awareness about bowel cancer. “I think her biggest message would just be don’t…
Auckland father’s bowel cancer death prompts warning on symptom-free risk
His wife, Stacey Kenny, spoke to the Herald in the hope of raising awareness about the importance of…
ASB Classic: Kiwi wildcard James Watt impresses in ATP debut against world No 49
But Watt – who had the centre-court crowd on their feet at times – showed he can be…
Neighbour of Rotorua parolee facility speaks out as rehab programme faces next location battle
The council served the trust an abatement notice in March after an inspection found the facility was operating…
Lake Taupō bovine TB battle: Ospri steps up possum control work
A total of 75,661 hectares has been covered by ground control work since 2023. Possums were the main…
Hundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Te Ruapekapeka Trust chairman Pita Tipene said the first two days of commemorations would be centred on Kawiti…
Auckland Nakhle family in $17m court battle; judge clears way for liquidation case
A High Court decision from November sets out the history of the financial fracas, which is linked to…
Christchurch supermarket Kai Co launched by father and son, promising cheaper food and ‘fairness’
“Food is expensive in New Zealand for numerous reasons, but there is quite a bit of value that’s…
Nick Kyrgios beats Aryna Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’
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Auckland couple spend $900k on ‘defective’ Remuera mansion reno, six-year court battle
And while a judge found their builder liable for repair costs for a substandard roof, the couple must…
Firefighters battle blaze in basement of six-storey Dilworth Building in downtown Auckland
A fire has broken out in the basement of a six-level building in Auckland’s CBD. Photo / Samuel…