Te Papa has some of NZ’s greatest artworks, so why won’t our national museum let us see them?
Imagine going to the National Gallery in London and not seeing anything by Turner, Constable or Gainsborough. Or…
A person dies after being hit by vehicle in Haruru, Northland
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Queenstown housing boom leaves rentals lagging as homes sit empty or move to Airbnb
In 2024 alone, only Auckland and Christchurch, with much larger populations, approved more new homes. More than 1500…
Whanganui toddler Zavier Hull diagnosed with rare occipital horn syndrome
“Only around 35 people have ever been diagnosed with it. “Specialists are asking me about the research I’ve…
Waikato River tragedy: Adoptive father searched for missing son’s body
He claimed the water flowing through the Waikato River is different. Waikato River. Photo / Mike Scott Tiotia…
Night works to rebuild key Rotorua route set to start next week
“We acknowledge that our earlier plan to deliver these works using a full road closure didn’t fully consider…
Matthew McConaughey trademarks voice and likeness to fight AI deepfakes
McConaughey’s lawyers from the entertainment law firm Yorn Levine said the applications were intended to protect their client’s…
Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast, caregiver questioned over ride
Incredibly, neither the child nor their 9-year-old passenger were badly hurt in the crash. Two patients were treated…
Treasury boss Iain Rennie on what’s required to bolster the books in the absence of high immigration and house prices
He made the same observation when the Herald spoke to him a year ago, noting the universality of…
Bream Bay jellyfish stings: Swimmers hit by painful rash at Ruakākā
The unwelcome invaders cause significant allergic reactions in some people. They sting without swimmers feeling it, their impacts…
Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money
The court heard McEwen provided no affidavit but sent a certificate from a “notary” in Lithuania. Notaries vary…
Road worker death on Napier-Taihape Rd being investigated by WorkSafe
The crash happened near Comet Rd and Kuripapongo Bridge at Ngamahanga, about halfway up Napier-Taihape Rd, inside the…