Tour de France: Suffocating heat exacerbates fatigue
Since the Tour began in Barcelona just over 10 days ago, the task facing riders has been even…
Wairoa heritage building reborn as Loop Glass studio and gallery
The derelict 1914 building as it was before Frances Woodhead and Bruce Kemp renovated it. It took eight…
Rotorua family left with estimated $401k of unfinished home renovations, builder goes into liquidation
Michael Naera, 54, said they had lodged an unsecured creditor’s claim with the liquidators but believed it was…
Bay of Plenty couple Ken and Frances Elphick celebrate 75 years of marriage
Ive said her mother was born in Te Puke and her father in Hamilton. The couple met at…
Louvre director Laurence des Cars resigns after $167.5m crown jewel heist
On Tuesday, Macron thanked Des Cars for her “action and commitment” as well as “her undeniable scientific expertise”.…
World champion wingsuit skydiver Pierre Wolnik dies in Mont Blanc parachute fail
The French Parachuting Federation announced his death on social media. “It is with profound sadness that we announce…
French Navy seizes five tonnes of cocaine believed headed to Australia from ship in South Pacific
AFP 20 Jan, 2026 04:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
DP World Tour Championship: Daniel Hillier starts strong in quest for PGA Tour card
Before the season finale, Hillier sits on 1886.82 points and in 17th on the season standings. The top…
Brazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewels
Armed soldiers patrolled around the famed glass pyramid entrance, while evacuated visitors, tourists and passersby were kept at…
Abel founder Frances Shoemack on reimagining her fragrance line
A fresh look and reformulated scents marks a new era of confidence for the 100% natural fragrance brand.…
Fonterra hits back after Winston Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale plan
In an emailed response to the Herald, Fonterra said it had been engaging with farmers on the strategic…
Fonterra: Earnings gap left by Mainland sale to be filled within three years
Fonterra announced a full-year fully imputed dividend of 57c per share – a record – up from 55c…