Local government: One Hawke’s Bay council’s debt has nearly tripled in a year – how much debt does each council have?
The vast majority of external debt for the region’s councils has been borrowed from the Local Government Funding…
Miley Cyrus reveals how she landed Avatar song and film roles
“It just kind of organically happened. James actually calls us ‘Legends in law’.” And Cyrus’ technique proved a…
Herald afternoon quiz: How long did the Trojan War last?
NZ Herald 29 Dec, 2025 02:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Pets in New Zealand: How our dogs and cats are taking up our time and changing our lives
One respondent said getting a pet had given their days more structure and purpose, spending more time outside…
From school races to a Nike deal: How Sam Ruthe became a world-record running teen
“The media, international opportunities and the world really opened up after that [four-minute mile record].” He signed with…
How Christchurch became the most liveable city in NZ
Census data also reflects a pattern of migration. Close to 17,000 people who had lived in Auckland in…
Summer photo competition: How to enter and win with Hawke’s Bay Today, Harvey Norman and Canon NZ
Hawkes Bay Today 25 Dec, 2025 08:05 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says…
Abandoning home ownership may be changing how people behave at work and home
The consequences of giving up Lee and Yoo are high school friends who grew up in South Korea…
Cool, Calm & Collected: How The Return To NZ Influenced Design For Dominique Healy
How does New Zealand’s unique sense of style and location influence the way we approach design? After a…
How the Whitakers bought their first Waikato dairy farm in their 30s
“Rob’s was in Tirau, and mine was in Te Puke. “We rented them out for five years, managed…
Christmas TV guide: Best free-to-air and streaming picks – and how to watch the King’s speech in New Zealand
Christmas Eve Mr. Peabody & Sherman A young boy misuses a time machine and causes the world to…