Why planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and development
He has organised a petition to amend the RMA reform legislation currently before a parliamentary select committee. Here’s…
Hospital patients to be discharged quicker this winter, unions concerned
Figures covering a two-week period at the height of winter showed Wellington Hospital’s ED was at 223% capacity…
Driver who killed pedestrian in Hamilton collision saw GP days earlier, worried about having a seizure
The man is defending charges of dangerous driving causing the death of Adrian Michael Bell, and injuring motorist…
East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick supports inquiry into Fire and Emergency fleet
She said the Gisborne station’s primary appliance was out of service for up to a year, and firefighters…
Jury decision shows tide turning against Meta and YouTube
As part of our research for the series, we carried out two experiments, one on TikTok and another…
Northland severe weather: Marae open as red rain alert, risk of floods loom
The worst of the weather is forecast to start tomorrow, with peak rates initially reaching between 15-25mm per…
Police appeal for sightings of vessel last seen at Whangārei Heads
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 23 Mar, 2026 03:18 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Donald Trump’s UAE chip deal is a US national security risk
Perhaps the UAE’s US$1.4t pledge was responsible for getting it done. Perhaps Sheikh Tahnoon’s decision to have his…
Officials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fears
An investigation in Norway last year found the Zhengzhou-based company could, in theory, disable the buses mid-transit via…
Forest & Bird warns ‘herds of special interest’ deer plan a backward step
“They eat vegetation, multiply and pose a threat to habitat of native birds. Deer have done and still…
Bestiality in New Zealand: The latest figures, plus forensic psychologist Dr David Jones on how he helps his patients
“It’s across a life span. I’ve got guys ranging from 18 up to their 70s.” He says 10…
Balcony collapse leaves Auckland man paralysed, engineer finds ‘serious risks’ at Queenstown Airbnb
And it collapsed. “Fin leaned in the corner, as he was talking to his mate. He just leaned…