New Zealand’s oldest European shipwreck shows need for protection in Kaipara
Scientist Dr Jonathan Palmer said it might be impossible to now work out what the ship might have…
Popular Auckland marine reserve Goat Island the next site for paid parking
“International visitors and Kiwis flock to the site in summer, connecting with a flourishing underwater world. “We love…
Karanpreet Singh jailed for rape of vulnerable woman in supported care
Singh, in his early 20s, had defended several charges at a judge-alone trial and was found guilty of…
Media Insider: Duco Events’ Black Clash evolves into the Gold Clash for the Australian market
“People think this is just for fun until the first ball is bowled,” Fleming said in a statement.…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘negative’ remarks about small businesses
“We are seeing positive signs we are on the right track,” he said. The Herald is livestreaming Luxon’s…
Magnitude 5.7 quake near Te Araroa latest in ‘shaky weekend’ for New Zealand
One person in Kawerau told the Herald the quake went on for some time. A magnitude 5.7 quake…
Act’s ‘reasonable force’ plan for disruptive students sparks safety fears
Under the proposal, staff could use “reasonable force” to remove a student who repeatedly refused directions to leave…
Southern Orcas NRL bid: Who’s behind it? What does it mean for the Wahs?
“We believe 2029 is the most realistic and strategically appropriate commencement date,” he says. “That would provide sufficient…
Inside Black Fern star Chelsea Bremner’s mission to make pro rugby work for mamas
“We’re having a girl – we found out at our 20-week scan… maybe a wee Black Ferns player,”…
Rotorua’s Arawa Park among seven racecourses recommended for closure
“It did come as a shock,” Radesic said, though the conversation was a familiar one. A 2018 report…
Christchurch mum calls for bereavement leave to rise from three to 10 days
Immediately after hearing the heartbreaking news, Sheena, 59, called Lauren’s identical twin sister Charlie, her son Alex, 24,…
Election 2026: Ron Mark returns to NZ First, Winston Peters unveils $45,000 grant for parents with three kids
Mark, a former Carterton Mayor, unsuccessfully contested the Wairarapa electorate in the 2014, 2017 and 2020 elections. However,…