Japan’s Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap election
The Tokyo stock market closed 1.5% higher and the yen slumped to its lowest value since mid-2024 on…
Otago sea lion breeding season begins with Christmas Day pup birth
DoC says the latest birth continues Mum’s legacy and strengthens hopes that the growing population of pakeke around…
Old Dagg, new flick: John Clarke’s genius on film
It’s a few weeks before Christmas and at a Melbourne primary school, 5-year-old Claudia gets up to sing…
Two people found dead at Ruatiti property as homicide probe begins
He said there will be a heightened police presence in the area as the investigation progresses. Police said…
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected as summer officially begins
Gisborne and Hastings are making the most of their sunny start to the summer season, with temperatures expected…
Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand captain Tom Latham shrugs off century drought as test summer finally begins
Despite cricket being a sport based on statistics, though, Latham’s drought doesn’t tell the full story. As test…
SpeQtre, the entanglement-based quantum comms demonstrator satellite, is now on orbit
SpeQtral-RAL Space Quantum Communications Satellite Successfully Launches on SpaceX Transporter-15 Singapore-UK quantum collaboration begins on-orbit commissioning following successful…
Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate in final decision of 2025 before new governor begins
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald. He is a senior writer and columnist, and…
High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki, death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
Jenny-May Clarkson begins final Breakfast show after 20 years at TVNZ
The pair hinted at a larger send-off for Clarkson towards the end of the morning show. In the…
Meridian solar farm at Ruakākā faces challenge over ancestral land
Kepa argued that while Meridian’s environmental initiatives may appear restorative, they do not address the deeper issue: the…
Champion jockey Opie Bosson to miss NZ Cup week after failed concussion test
Michael Guerin Racing Editor·NZ Herald· 6 Nov, 2025 11:56 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…