New Wellington water entity Tiaki Wai opens books, warns of higher costs to households to boost investment
Annually, it adds up to an estimated 14.7% increase from the status quo for the 2026/2027 financial year,…
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum still seeks 13 masterpieces 36 years after heist
Wednesday marks the 36th anniversary of the theft of 13 precious art pieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner…
Foxton farmer Rod Smith’s inquest after fire death probes hospital transfer decisions
Describing events that day, she’d told a doctor her husband had come home, changed his clothes and returned…
Hamilton foster mum Melissa Sumner honoured after decade caring for neurodiverse kids
She described the process as “quite rough” on both her and Dean’s side of the family, but the…
Wellington cocktail bar Crumpet to close after 14 years
“Thank you so much Pōneke for letting us be part of the landscape. We’ve been blessed to have…
Cotality NZ’s Housing Affordability report shows decade-best levels
“Housing certainly isn’t cheap, but for those trying to buy their first home or upgrade, we’re currently seeing…
Rising star Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne set to shine in Waiora, Hone Kouka’s timeless story of loss and dislocation
At 14, Ngatai-Melbourne had the confidence needed for the character. She was chosen after a casting call held…
U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP – NZ Herald
U2 slam ICE, Putin in new ‘Days of Ash’ EP NZ HeraldU2: Days of Ash review – six new…
Clayton Hops unveils NZ Rhapzody after decade of trials in Tasman
The Rhapzody variety has been trialled by brewers in China, Canada and Australia and was getting good reviews.…
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club opens new Ōpua waterfront venue
Brljevich said it was a team effort and many people put their hands up over the years. “One…
Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic says ‘keep writing me off’ after beating Sinner in late-nighter
“It feels surreal, to be honest,” said Djokovic, who had lost the five previous matches to the 24-year-old…
Taihape Shears: Welshman Gethin Lewis claims open shearing title
Henderson blasted the 20 out in 14m 43.07s, beating Lewis to the final cord by 9.84s. Smith was…