Mental health patient who stabbed stranger while on escorted leave had history of violence
Poutama Rawiti Clarence Owen appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court before Judge Michael Mika on Wednesday after…
Restaurant Association boss Marisa Bidois to step down after 14 years
Speaking to the Herald, Bidois said she had been sitting with the decision for several months. “I guess…
‘National’s worst fears’: Why it’s back to the future as pre-election rate hikes loom – Inside Economics
Owen V. A: Thanks, Owen. The answer is yes. Here’s what political journalist Vernon Small wrote in the…
Canterbury hail and wet summer leave arable farmers struggling to harvest
“Since Christmas, we’ve gone from a typical hot, dry Canterbury summer to really wet weather with plenty of…
People living at troubled Gore campground have until Friday to leave
Four Trades Direct owner and lessee Nicholas Irons has previously said that he would not turn anyone away…
Northland paramedic violence: Ambo service boss warns staff will leave unsafe jobs
“Family members could be helping us, not threatening us.” The officer has worked as a paramedic for more…
Astronauts set to leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
“This was a deliberate decision to allow the right medical evaluations to happen on the ground, where the…
Bowen Yang explains why he decided to leave Saturday Night Live
Bowen’s last appearance on SNL came on December 20, 2025, in which he starred in an emotional sketch…
Accessible Properties Tauranga: 11 tenants move out after structural issues found
An affected Accessible Properties tenant, who spoke on the condition she was not named, told the Bay of…
Frequent Far North power outages leave Kerikeri residents in ‘anxious state’
The blackout affected 1267 households in Landing Rd, Waipapa Rd, Riverview Rd, Kendall Rd, Skudders Beach, and parts…
‘Catastrophic’: Black Summer-style warning for Victorian bushfires
“The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.” People south and…
Kiwi baritone Chris Bruerton on quitting the King’s Singers and coming home
“I remember someone coming up after the concert and wanting my autograph. But then they were starting to…