Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay rises
When the change was announced, Treasury said it expected 80% of the employer cost to be met by…
Auckland teacher Tamlyn May: How parents uncovered her secret grooming of their 11-year-old son
While she was refused permanent name suppression, she was allowed to keep her name secret until after she…
Suppression lapses for Tamlyn May, Auckland teacher who groomed 11yo student
“The starting point is the principle of open justice,” Judge Murray said, noting that May had already been…
Thunderstorms may bring 40mm downpours and surface flooding in BOP and Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Times 11 Feb, 2026 02:21 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Judge Ema Aitken conduct hearing told senior judges may be reluctant to aid special counsel
The panel is investigating those events and whether Judge Aitken’s actions crossed a line. It will call five…
Adding this much exercise to your daily routine may boost longevity
Ekelund noted how physical activity affects the immune system, reduces the risk of inflammation, and may reduce blood…
Queen will never tour America again, says guitarist Brian May
The last time May and drummer Roger Taylor, 76, played live together was in September 2025 when they…
OCR increase ‘could happen as soon as May’
“However, strong growth and inflation numbers in the next few months, combined with a possible hawkish approach from…
Plastic recycling in California has failed. You don’t have to
Last week’s report on California’s abysmal plastics recycling rates made it clear that the state, and individual citizens,…
Unemployment may have peaked at 5.3% – Westpac survey
“However, there was a slight improvement in the December quarter, consistent with our view that the unemployment rate…
Australian bushfire smoke nears South Island, may redden evening skies
“However, given the [amount] of clouds …. and the fires won’t be as significant as five years ago,…
Hastings council urges thieves to return stolen turtles, fears they may have been dumped
“The aviary was home to the turtles, ranging in age from about 5 to 20 years, and they…