AI is breaking our transparency law – and it could be the only fix – Richard Prebble
When I was first elected in 1975, the New Zealand Government operated under the Official Secrets Act. The…
Politicians find it ‘difficult to assess’ what Ministry for Ethnic Communities achieving, encourage better performance reporting
While Act may have desires for the ministry to be merged with others, its minister, National’s Mark Mitchell,…
Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to become severe as it nears Top End
news.com.au 20 Mar, 2026 10:32 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Decade-long fight over a road sign in Central Hawke’s Bay – Tomoana White almost went to jail over it, now it’s been changed
White grew up at Tapairu and remembered throwing stones at the sign while he waited for the school…
Is it just me, or is everyone getting sick? Be warned a new ‘severe variant’ flu is looming
Betty, who runs a GP clinic in Porirua, said he had noticed slightly more people being struck down…
PayPal ends Google Wallet integration
Without much fanfare, PayPal is ending support for linking accounts with the payment service provider to Google Wallet.…
Petrol prices: Is it cheaper to use buses, trains in Auckland amid rising fuel cost?
“This does not factor in any parking costs.” Van der Putten said the same 15km trip on public…
NZ Cricket board under fire from own staff after CEO Scott Weenink’s departure as it considers critical decision over future T20 summer league
The leaked documents come as the NZC board starts discussing one of the biggest and most critical decisions…
NZB Kiwi delay could cost local industry close to $100k after it was not shown on Australia’s Sky Racing
Their insiders there say the race not being shown on either Sky 1 or 2 will cost the…
What is oxidative stress and what is it doing to your body?
Our bodies’ immune responses to viruses or bacteria can create oxidative stress. “That causes the rest of the…
John Aiken on MAFS Australia backlash, fame and why he still loves it
Remarkable is one word for MAFS’ impact. Others, like tacky, pathetic et al (feedback from Herald readers, by…
Electric air ambulance coming to Napier lands to show off what it can do
Developed in Vermont, in the United States, the aircraft comes in two configurations – conventional take-off and landing…