Companies race to lodge interest in Government’s $200 million gas exploration fund
Luxon said that the possibility of the ban on offshore gas exploration returning could “pose an insurmountable barrier…
Microsoft unveils AI models in push for independence from OpenAI
Microsoft says it built the model “from scratch” with “no distillation” of rival models – a common shortcut…
Deadshot bar in Auckland’s Ponsonby to close after eight years, owners cite family changes
The bar established itself as a base for hospitality workers and night owls, staying open till 2am every…
Matt Utai shooting: Alleged getaway driver bailed, associate of league star’s fugitive son gunned down in Vietnam
Former Kiwis and NRL Premiership winner Matt Utai was left fighting for his life after being involved in…
Parents sentenced in Whanganui over neglect of sick teen boy, who later died
Ultimately, the lung infection led to a cardiac arrest and stroke, and he later died. His parents’ failure…
Lid-lifting Kiwi author forced to sit in silence at writers’ festival
Her ex-bosses at Meta (the parent company of Facebook) have threatened legal action if she does anything to…
Dame Jacinda Ardern: Former PM enjoying private life in Sydney but still wants to ‘change the world’
The former Prime Minister said her transition from the top of politics to a private life was less…
Christchurch Boys’ High School overpower Christ’s College in First XV rugby showdown
“She can’t give everyone a detention,” one Christchurch Girls High School student says to another. Both are convinced…
Blake Lively returns to court seeking damages in Justin Baldoni case
Court documents state Lively is now seeking damages under a California law introduced in 2023. Her attorney, Michael…
Man accused of woman’s murder appears in Whangārei District Court
“We attended the registered owner’s address in Ōpononi where a burglary had occurred, but the woman was not…
Tangaroa Fish Market: The man who upended his life to honour his Kiwi friend in LA
Hall was a big character, White says, joking that the Herald wouldn’t be able to print most of…
NZ First recruits another Hobson’s Pledge spokesperson to stand in general election
While she was unsuccessful in her Port Waikato electorate race, Costello was ranked highly on the party’s list…