New Zealand Wagnerian opera ‘giant’ Sir Donald McIntyre dies aged 91
Sir Donald was especially celebrated for his “Wagnerian” performances – being a singer with the powerful voice needed…
Space tech, smart sensors and AI drive new hope for cerebral palsy
That disruption can make even simple movements slow, stiff or unbalanced. But the “Alter-G” anti-gravity system being tested…
Letters: Jevon McSkimming scandal has rocked New Zealanders
Lorraine Kidd, Warkworth. Institutional failures I read with interest the editorial in Thursday’s Herald regarding the “no ducking…
Book shares story of New Zealand’s only active World War II Mustang aircraft
“These aircraft effectively now belong to New Zealand, that’s the way we look at it. We have no…
Police select new roadside drug testing device, Securetec DrugWipe 3 S, for rollout in Wellington
Greally said the equipment had been tested for accuracy by officers and an independent forensic laboratory. This was…
New Zealand DJ Joshua Tavita Stowers, aka Mixmaster, remembered as proud family man
“He made everybody feel seen and was always there for everybody. “He was larger than life, loud and…
Toi Tauranga Art Gallery reopens with new vision
“We’ve championed as much from around the Bay of Plenty as possible.” The gallery’s redesign has reoriented the…
Wairoa restaurant Gemmells continues in new hands as former owner placed in liquidation
“I don’t want to give up on my team, my friends and my community. I want to be…
Hawke’s Bay Kai Ika Project faces closure by Christmas without new sponsor
LegaSea communications adviser Chris Scott said the project couldn’t run in Hawke’s Bay without the help of current…
New Zealand Michelin Guide’s launch in four cities disappoints regional restaurateurs
Karl Martin-Boulton, owner and chef at Hamilton chef’s table restaurant The Green, said the announcement was “huge news”…
New owner snaps up top two lots at Karaka for Team Hayes
“I wasn’t actually coming to the sale because Ka Ying Rising is trialling on Friday,” Hayes said. “But…
All Blacks team to play England: Scott Robertson names new midfield for Twickenham test
The test is the side’s penultimate outing for the season and one in which they can expect to…