Khyber Pass Rd reopens after gas leak prompts Newmarket evacuations
There were no reports of injuries. Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said the gas main was accidentally struck…
Interest rates: Banks pass on more OCR increase to borrowers than savers, FMA data show
The Co-operative Bank passed on slightly more. Banks had also increased their fixed home loan rates. On-call savings…
Russia accuses New Zealand of spying, looking into high treason of citizen – NZ Herald
Russia accuses New Zealand of spying, looking into high treason of citizen NZ HeraldMan arrested in Russia over accusations…
On The Up: Napier centenarian Lucy Ashton’s long, happy life
Lucy grew up in Tūtira, north of Napier. Her parents had met while working for Herbert Guthrie-Smith and…
National looks to Labour to help pass social media ban for under-16s
While NZ First is supportive of the “intent” of Stanford’s law change, this week a spokesman said the…
On The Up: Tairāwhiti rapper Shaskey advances to Pass the Mic Sydney final
“I’m stoked – I feel really blessed to be representing Tairāwhiti and Tāmaki Makaurau in the final,“ Shaskey…
Oncoming cars swerve as driver travels, brakes on wrong side of rural Pukekohe road
Glenn Parsonage, who captured the moment on his dashcam, told the Herald it was “pointless and dangerous”, and…
KiwiSaver turns 20: Why New Zealand’s savings scheme needs a bold reset – Fraser Whineray
That is why reform needs super-majority legitimacy. Not 51%, nor a Budget surprise. Not a trophy for any…
Budget 2026: Budget night documents dump reveal plans for benefit automation, new charities tax rules, and changes to Working for Families for people who go overseas
Arts charities could face fewer donations Officials are backing the Government’s changes to its tax credit applied to…
New NZCE qualification unveiled for Years 12-13 to include compulsory exams in every subject
Students in Year 11 would also have science as a compulsory subject alongside Maths and English-Te Reo Rangatira.…
Tommy Emmanuel Hamilton show: How to win a last-chance double pass
Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar.…
Govt documents show citizenship applicants will get six tries at new test
Applicants will be given 45 minutes to complete their answers, and need to score at least 75% to…