US plans $20 billion critical mineral ‘vault’ to blunt reliance on China
The stockpile is expected to include both rare earths and critical minerals as well as other strategically important…
ANZ hikes longer-term fixed mortgage rates, increases interest rates on term deposits
Only ANZ’s six-month fixed home loan rate will fall from 5.29% to 5.09% – a decrease of 20…
Robbery attempt at jewellery store on Napier’s main street
Hawkes Bay Today 3 Feb, 2026 02:50 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
IPCA finds police officer’s use of force on woman who gave him ‘thumbs down’ was unlawful
According to IPCA findings, released today, the woman was driving in Waitematā, Auckland, on the morning of December…
Meth-fuelled Tauranga bridge double murderer Anthony Doyle freed on parole
Doyle later told an associate that his first victim was “squealing like a pig, begging for his life”.…
On the Up: Electric boats by Whangārei firm transform transport in Samoa
They are able to run continuously for up to seven hours at a cruising speed of 6 knots,…
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…
Four cars crash on Fraser St near 17th Avenue, Tauranga, no reports of injuries
Sandra Conchie Multimedia Journalist, Bay of Plenty Times·Bay of Plenty Times· 2 Feb, 2026 04:33 AMQuick Read Subscribe…
Gold and silver volatility weighs on NZ sharemarket – Market close
“The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair and the partial shutdown of the US…
One dead from injuries after Ōtara motorbike crash on Auckland Anniversary Day
NZ Herald 2 Feb, 2026 01:46 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Rakaia’s giant salmon sculpture restored to glory on State Highway 1
“What everybody wanted to be was a proper artist being shown in galleries and things. I wanted to…
Oakleigh crash: Police name woman who died in crash on State Highway 1
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 1 Feb, 2026 09:40 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…