Fireworks ban debate: Why safety fears should not end backyard fun – Deborah Chambers
At this time of year, Diwali, Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Chinese/Lunar New Year are celebrated, so we…
Ōhope West End track meeting as Toi’s Challenge stuck on detour
The race had to be detoured to Ohope Road after a slip closed the section of track in…
Christmas parties: Is this the end of the lavish office Christmas party?
There was a time when some large New Zealand companies regularly spent over $1 million on their Christmas…
NZ stocks end firmly as outlook brightens – Market close
The Reserve Bank this week cut its Official Cash Rate to 2.25% and forecast GDP growth of 2.8%…
‘Serious shake-up’ of local government imminent that could end regional councils as we know them
Luxon later told media there would be “major reform coming” and the Government wanted to “radically simplify” local…
Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks as Trump says plan to end war is not a final offer
When asked by reporters if it was his “final offer to Ukraine”, Trump replied: “No”. “We’re trying to…
Cyclone Fina lashes Darwin with 205km/h winds as hospital roof collapses
The NT’s Minister for Health Steve Edgington said he had spoken directly with the CEO of NT Health…
Emergency housing motels end in Rotorua – but has it just shifted the problem elsewhere?
In 2023, National campaigned on ending emergency housing in Rotorua motels within two years. “Rotorua whānau, businesses and…
NZ stocks take US lead to end weaker – Market close
Craigs Investment Partners investment director Mark Lister said the local market had taken its lead from Wall Street…
Has the AI rally finally lost its spark? – NZ Herald
Has the AI rally finally lost its spark? NZ HeraldStock Market Today: Dow Falls After Shutdown Ends; Nasdaq Leads…
Noisy little blue penguins nest under Coromandel home, leaving couple at wits’ end
The penguins would come and nest under their deck and it was a delight for them and their…
NZ sharemarket shakes off Wall St fall to end firmly – Market close
Goodson said attention remained on the US and the market’s explosive performance on the back of shares related…