Rotorua QE Health liquidation: Crown, Rotorua Trust recover 1c on the dollar for $10m in claims
The report showed each entity had been paid $56,734 in the liquidation process, representing 1.13 cents on the…
Hawke’s Bay: Land acquisition hits hurdle for $350m Waikare Gorge highway upgrade
The Waikare Gorge realignment project will improve State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa, adding resilience to a…
Election 2026: Christopher Luxon, Nicola Willis reveal National’s new economic policy
According to the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update (BEFU) unveiled in May, the Government is already on track…
Weather: Rain to spread across country as frosty spell ends for everywhere but Crown Range Rd
“We’re not expecting extremely large rainfall intensities, but just due to the length of time, there could be…
Chatham Islands ancient waka: Judge rules Crown must protect buried remains
Excavations, funded by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, concluded in February 2025, revealing more than 750 pieces.…
Head Hunters gang member Calen Morris avoids prison over witness intimidation in Auckland
Another of Morris’ tattoos depicts an officer being run over by a motorbike, with a banner reading “Cobalt”…
Packer siblings reunite at Mallorca wedding on rival superyachts
A rugged 57-year-old salvage tugboat formerly owned by media magnate Kerry Packer is playing an unlikely romantic role…
Judge slams Crown for over-charging Kaikohe men Jack and Shannon Tana in assault case
It’s a fact defence lawyers used as a mitigating factor in trial and sentencing after Jack and Shannon…
Hong Kong tourist dies in Crown Range crash as Chinese consulate warns of black ice
Chinese tourists driving in the country were advised to be cautious, strictly adhere to traffic rules, and avoid…
Callaghan Innovation loan losses mount as MBIE takes tougher line
Information shared with the Herald following an Official Information Act (OIA) request (see table below) shows that most…
Groyne could be key to easing Wairoa flood risk, Crown manager says
Yule who was appointed as Crown manager in August 2024 to oversee the flood protection work of the…
Crown agency pushes for $30 billion investment in new data centres
The $25b-$40b data centre investment would generate $70b of broader economic activity over the decade, capturing construction, data…