Schools’ spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised
The report said one school board provided so little financial information auditors could not give an opinion on…
Listen to The Country online: ‘Not Only Fred Dagg’ director Lorin Clarke on her dad John
Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum: Today’s farmer/politician panel discusses Fred Dagg, a big RMA announcement tomorrow, changes to…
Chrissy Teigen reveals daughter Esti’s chin stitched by plastic surgeon
In 2023, she told People: “For me, the hardest part is making sure the older ones feel loved…
Top 10% but doing it tough: How the cost of living is hitting Kiwi households
In this age of uncertainty, we’re told to trust the numbers, and here they are. According to global…
Kiwi executive Rebekah Clement linked to Lloyd’s boss John Neal in AIG role scandal
Neal had promoted Clement to director of corporate affairs in 2023, amidst complaints from other employees alleging she…
Iwi calling for Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere to step down, ousted MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says
Te Pāti Māori had declined the invitation to attend the hui in Kaikohe, saying it had been advised…
Beatles ‘Anthology’ addition is an exceptional trove of outtakes
See Helen Mirren (dramatically) read Beatles lyrics Helen Mirren opened Stella McCartney’s runway show at Paris Fashion Week…
John Lithgow and the late Lee Tamahori among top winners at Screen Awards
New Zealand director Lee Tamahori died aged 75 this month. Photo / Kirsty Griffin Tamahori, 75, died after…
Government bill prevents schools from opting out of international maths, reading tests
She said a key aspect was raising the quality of initial teacher education. That part of the bill…
Death at Takapuna Beach: Bystander says wrong defibrillator code cost vital seconds
A woman who was part of the rescue effort told the Herald she was given an incorrect access…
Review finds school phone ban is working, could smartwatches be next?
“Older students told us that they often find covert ways to continue using their cell phones, especially if…
Auckland judge orders indefinite jail term for repeat sex offender Dean John Howard
After Howard’s Christchurch sentencing, a woman with whom he had previously been in a long-term relationship also shared…