South Wairarapa residents coming together during floods
The wild weather meant South Wairarapa farmer Scotty Macdonald didn’t get much sleep, after helping evacuate three homes…
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members to walk off the job on Friday
“Our offer at the time amounted to a 6.2% average increase over three years and compared favourably with…
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania quashes rumours of Labour MP candidacy
“Would the mayor do the community the courtesy of being open about his intentions for the upcoming election,”…
Far North: Abandoned horse found covered in ticks to be put down soon
However, X-rays discovered severe spinal problems in his back, with some vertebrae fusing from years of neglect. “It’s…
Northland retirees share money‑saving tips as living costs climb
“Things were tight when I was a young mum bringing up my kids. “But both of us are…
The Listener’s 20 most-anticipated international TV shows of the year
The Bennet sisters and mother of Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice including Emma Corrin (at left) and Olivia Colman…
OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
Since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, OpenAI’s valuation has soared to $500 billion in funding rounds – higher than…
Hailey Bieber’s Beauty Brand Rhode Is Coming To NZ In February. Here’s What To Buy & What To Skip
News broke this morning that Hailey Bieber’s viral skincare and makeup brand Rhode is launching into Mecca stores…
Waikato event guide 2026: The big events coming to the region this year
Danielle Zollickhofer Waikato News Director & Multimedia Journalist·Waikato Herald· 6 Jan, 2026 06:00 PM4 mins to read Subscribe…
Kiwi baritone Chris Bruerton on quitting the King’s Singers and coming home
“I remember someone coming up after the concert and wanting my autograph. But then they were starting to…
NZ’s top economists pick the big issues for New Zealand in 2026
That’s where the economists come in. So brace yourself, here is a compilation of the big economic issues…
Queensland star rider Angela Jones coming to Ellerslie for New Year’s Day
“She has continued to grow in confidence and is just getting better and better. She won the Queensland…