Weather: Northland set for 41 hours of heavy rain; red weather warnings possible
Meteorologist Silvia Martino told the Herald rain would start spreading south into Northland this afternoon. “The rain starts…
Best Start founder Wayne Wright remembered for education legacy, philanthropy
The Wrights invested more than $60 million in the early childhood education sector, and in June last year,…
‘High voltage’: What to expect for World Of Wearable Arts 2026
The World Of Wearable Arts will return to Wellington later this year for its annual celebration of creativity…
Orange heavy rain warning for Northland: Up to 250mm of rain, flooding risk, strong winds forecast
Magwala said the orange warning would be upgraded to red if there was “high impact”. Streams and rivers…
Rongjian Feng sentenced in Christchurch court for torturing pet cat
However, it was years before the law caught up with him after CCTV footage revealed a series of…
Large earthquake strikes Tonga, no tsunami threat for New Zealand
Tsunami sirens are blaring and evacuations under way after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga. The quake…
Brooke van Velden exit: what her departure means for David Seymour, Act and Tāmaki
She spent a term as a parliamentary employee between 2017 and 2020, working with Seymour on getting enough…
How Much Should You Be Paying For A Skin Cancer Check In New Zealand?
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancers globally, making annual skin checks a must.…
New Zealand underground bunker enquiries double as Kiwis plan for crises
“It’s less that Kiwis suddenly fear one entirely new scenario, and instead that a much broader group of…
Fuel prices: Government to announce support package for families under the pump as petrol hits $4 a litre in some areas
To be eligible for a full credit, a family must have a working family member and a combined…
Auckland rail closures confirmed as fuel prices soar for drivers
The biggest disruption is a three-day full network closure planned during the school holidays. Other full closures will…
Prison kingpin Elijah Daveron jailed for $15m drug import ring
“You were responsible for ordering the drugs and directing them to lower-level associates, or catchers, for collection,” Justice…