What’s on in Auckland this weekend: Christmas shows, art exhibits, Santa parades and more
Where: The Frame Gallery, 182 Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, Auckland. Price: Free entry. 2) Classic Christmas adaptation Head…
Weather: Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, muggy temperatures for much of New Zealand
Parts of both islands are already under heavy rain warnings lasting around 24 hours from today, including Coromandel…
AI is writing performance reviews. What could go wrong?
“I’d feel pretty bad if an AI just wholesale read everything that I wrote, looked at everything I…
Brynderwyns closures bring business boom for Waipu and Mangawhai
“There’s definitely more people around now than previous years, and I think that’s because of the closures. “It’s…
Straker, repositioning as an AI firm, inks $28m deal with IBM
A presentation for Straker’s August 20 annual meeting made no bones about why it is repositioning itself as…
New Zealand woman Karla Anne Drescher dies in Thailand hotel room
“Sadly, my mum, Karla Anne Drescher, has passed away while on holiday in Thailand on 27/10/25. “I need…
Aaron Ward’s Huckleberry raises $2.1m to bring AI-powered staff feedback to workplaces
I might tell the AI, “Dave’s a real dick. He’s always late to meetings. I find it incredibly…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
Whangārei Hospital is still open. Smoke can be seen over Whangārei Hospital. Photo / NZME Walkways and some…
On The Up: Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird bring award-winning six-course dining experience to Tauranga
“We have all of our whānau working with us on the evening, our aunties in the kitchen, our…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Meet the Kiwis creating musical magic and military marvel
“They can’t keep me away now. I absolutely love it,” he says, talking to the Herald from the…
In the era of smartphones, Seattle’s Tin Can helps parents bring back the landline
“Our neighbour was like: ‘Everybody, text him right now, we’re all going to get them,’” Zemer says. Within…
Weather: Antarctic cold snap brings freezing conditions for much of New Zealand
A heavy rain watch is also in place for the headwaters of the Otago lakes and rivers until…