Armed tactical police detain multiple men in Sydney’s southwest
It is unclear whether the group of men arrested posed any danger to the public, and unclear why…
High electricity prices have cost New Zealand over $5 billion, Government advised
The Kinleith Mill closure earlier this year was linked to high electricity prices. Pictured are the team at…
Police wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA
He previously told the Advocate: “It broke me. I lost everything in one night. They left me with…
Halberg Awards finalists revealed: Athletics and snow sports star dominate nominations
Golfer Dame Lydia Ko was awarded New Zealand’s supreme sporting honour in 2025, but she is not among…
Aoraki Mt Cook: Search called off for climbers after ice avalanche
The Department of Conservation (DoC) was made aware the pair had not returned to Plateau Hut on Monday…
Police promotions: District commanders step up to assistant commissioner roles
“Jeanette, Tim and Corrie all have significant operational experience and a strong understanding of the front-line, as well…
Home loan shake-up as major banks hike long-term rates, trim six-month fixes
ASB has also lowered its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to 4.65%, which it says is “market-leading”.…
Rob Reiner killing: Prosecutors weigh death penalty after son charged
“If convicted as charged, Reiner faces death or life in state prison without the possibility of parole. A…
From Labubus to robot vacuums: Afterpay shares New Zealand’s quirkiest buys in 2025
LED facemasks were particularly popular with women too, who bought 69% of the nearly 430 sold through the…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation hearing – the 9-minute call at centre of case
TVNZ and former Disinformation Project research director Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa are being sued by Batchelor following the August…
Inside Economics: GDP or not GDP? That is the last question for 2025
They say nothing about inequality/distribution of wealth, natural resources available, mitigation factors for climate change, perceived happiness, and…
Search your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did it
The Herald has crunched the University Entrance and NCEA Level 3 data for every high school in the…