Horse hīkoi in photos: The day Ngāti Kahungunu rode to Parliament
Ngāti Kahungunu, the iwi which spans much of the eastern lower North Island, led this convoy of riders…
Woolworths proposes cutting about 130 customer support roles in New Zealand
“Right now our primary focus is on supporting those team members and ensuring customers are not impacted while…
Embattled councillor Benedict Ong bids $88,888.88 for former Fortune Theatre, proposes ‘Benedict Centre’
The former Fortune Theatre at 231 Stuart St, which Dunedin City councillor Benedict Ong has bid $88,888.88 to…
SkyCity proposes job cuts affecting 200 roles, mainly at Auckland casino
In its half-year results, SkyCity’s revenues were down 2.4% on the prior period to $411.7 million, underlying ebitda…
Juken New Zealand to close Northland Mill after buyer search fails
“JNL has made an extensive effort to identify a buyer or alternative pathway that would allow the site…
Election 2026: Labour promises free maternity scans paid for by capital gains tax
“For many families, pregnancy comes with enough costs and stress already. A Labour Government will ease that pressure…
Lil Wayne reportedly engaged to new partner after Denise Bidot split
Lil Wayne has not commented on the engagement or Denise Bidot’s allegations. Photo / Getty Images TMZ reported…
‘It’s appalling’: Napier shop owners hit out at proposed CCTV charge
If the rate were shared among all Napier rateable homes and businesses, it would amount to $8.11 each.…
AI is breaking our transparency law – and it could be the only fix – Richard Prebble
When I was first elected in 1975, the New Zealand Government operated under the Official Secrets Act. The…
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka wants to ‘get the balance right’ in Shane Jones’ fishing rule changes
Last year, the coalition Government established 12 HPAs in the Hauraki Gulf, which is one of the country’s…
Matt Watson slams proposed fishing law changes to scrap commercial minimum fish sizes
Watson, host of Ultimate Fishing TV, told the Herald the plan was “outrageous and crazy”. He believes the…
Pastures Past: Farmers and catchment boards clash over mānuka blight in 1949
They were concerned that eliminating the plant could worsen erosion and negatively affect river systems and surrounding landscapes.…