Mohaka pine plantation fire: Pan Pac crews help contain blaze, still dousing hot spots
“As we manage production forests, Pan Pac always has workers operating in our forests, enabling us to identify…
2025’s Best Mascaras Go One Step Further Than Volumising & Defining Lashes
Forget flaking or fallout, this year’s best mascaras deliver on wear and performance. There’s a level of risk…
Heatwave on East Coast as MetService issues alerts for Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne
Moving further south and the dry conditions continue despite early cloudy conditions from Taranaki through Whanganui and down…
Asian hornet threat: Beekeeper’s petition urges tougher MPI action
A Queen Asian hornet was first found in mid-October in the North Shore suburb of Glenfield. The bee-eating…
NZ sharemarket starts week up 0.6% – Market close
A larger reduction? Greg Smith, investment specialist at Generate, said there was a positive sentiment for global markets…
Wall Street falls ahead of Nvidia results amid doubts over US rate cuts
It’s the weakest reading since April, when President Donald Trump imposed higher-than-expected tariffs. Europe lacked inspiration too with…
Prominent New Zealander charged over further alleged sexual offending
That charge comes with a maximum penalty of up to 20 years. He is due to appear in…
Wesley College’s hostels shut down by Ministry of Education before end of term
Wesley College said today it is seeking urgent legal advice about the suspension. The Herald understands some parents…
Treasury warns ACC costs unsustainable despite smaller deficit
In addition, its total Outstanding Claims Liability (which includes liability for current claimants into the future) climbed from…
Fletcher Building issues gloomy update, targets further $100m cost cuts
The principle drivers for the softer performance were continued weak demand across key markets and heightened competitive activity,…
NZ sharemarket up 0.3% despite business confidence drop – Market close
The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) September Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion revealed a net 15% of…
NZ Post allowed to cut number of delivery days, post shops after deed change
“New Zealanders are sending fewer letters than ever before. The average delivery point now receives less than two…