3M faces $59.2m court fight over ‘forever chemicals’ poisoning claims
3M said it has not produced PFAS at the plant inaugurated in the 1970s since 2024 and has…
An Exhibition of Peter Schlesinger’s Ceramics Inaugurates a Playful New Art Space in Hollywood
In 1923, when much of Los Angeles was still empty and movies were still silent, the Hollywoodland Realty…
Hamilton travel guide: How to spend 12 perfect hours in the city
14 Garden Place Cream Eatery in the historic MLC building serves standout breakfasts in a stylish space. Photo…
Mum calls for mandatory safety regulations for blind cords after toddler’s death
Between 2009 and 2019, six children in New Zealand died after being strangled by the cord of a…
Calisthenics Are Back. Here’s a Weighted Vest and Three More Must-Haves for the Modern Home Gym.
In an era where home gyms are getting smarter, sleeker and more space-conscious, calisthenics—or body-weight—training tools deliver serious…
Hung Parliament predicted, cost of living increases as priority issue in latest poll
Act dropped 0.3 points to 6.7% while Te Pāti Māori dropped 0.1 points to 2.9%. Regarding seat allocation…
You’re finally eligible to claim Social Security — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to retire
Published: Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:22 p.m. ET Americans become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits when they’re in…
Waikato grandmother with advanced breast cancer shares her motto
“When I’m playing bowls, I’m not thinking about cancer,” she said. “I’m thinking about the next shot and…
‘Everyday living is just so hard’: Families going into debt to pay for school uniforms
Her grandchildren wore blazers, shirts and ties as part of their school uniform. “It’s around $700 for one…
Demolition starts on historic Hastings Farmers’ Co-operative building to make way for new housing
“Our population is increasing and this development builds on other commercial projects, helping to create a city centre…
New homes overheating: What has happened two years after problems flagged?
Last January, the Herald reported how some Auckland terraced and apartment homes were overheating, causing distress and potential…
Kiwi rugby player Joseph ‘Peanut’ Ritchie walks out of hospital after serious spinal injury
“I’m looking forward to being at home, being with my 4 and 5-year-old sons, and then spending time…