Waipukurau main street businesses hit by sudden flash flooding
“It takes me five to 10 minutes to get to town and by then police had closed the…
Andrew Montgomerie glass attack trial: Witness at Westmere, Auckland mansion contradicts developer’s account
She then voiced similar sentiments to the person she had been chatting with. “I think Mont just hit…
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
“The average patient who needs to renew their prescriptions four times annually could save up to $105 per…
Hamilton girl, 9, becomes youngest to pass NCEA Level 3 English exam
Her father, Martin Chen, told the Herald that her one wish after the results were revealed was to…
Comedian and radio host Leigh Hart pays tribute to NZ nurses after week in hospital, less impressed with racist patients
“Everyone from the highly skilled doctors down to the orderlies moving beds, cleaners and of course the nursing…
Why I’m aiming for ‘less’, rather than ‘more’ or ‘growth’, in 2026 – Nadine Higgins
The word I’ve chosen is ‘less’ (or, in some contexts, ‘fewer’ because grammatical correctness matters to me!) Given…
From protecting heritage homes to banning oil and gas exploration, we need to be realistic about the cost of our ‘luxury beliefs’ – Roger Partridge
Auckland’s stadium debate offers a variation on the same theme. Every few years, the idea of a world-class…
Moe Palae’ Myanmar Restaurant set to close after citing economic struggles
Viva’s dining out editor Jesse Mulligan spotlighted the restaurant in October and said the hidden gem, which was…
Device advances medicine towards a future that might see tiny robots sent into people’s bodies
“In the future, let’s say 100 years, anything a surgeon does today, we’d love to do with a…
Timaru Christmas tree fire at Caroline Bay treated as suspicious, man arrested
“A short time later, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charges are being considered.” A fire investigator attended…
How to make Christmas dinner for four people for less than $100
Mussels in white wine, garlic and cream are a standout. At around $5-$7 a kilo, they offer enormous…
Kim Kardashian says dating feels ‘less and less appealing’ after divorce
Following her split from West, Kim had a romance with Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson, before being…