Election 2026: National’s new plan for small business unveiled
“That is why this plan is focused on practical changes that give them time back, whether that is…
Election 2026: National pivots cost-of-living focus to lines companies with energy policy
The party is also promising to open up transmission to more private investment. National says it will “provide…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ prison release date moved to January 2028
One of the men said: “This is not some normal s*** you see in jail. This is some…
Laneway 2027 line-up: Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams to headline
A fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, is set to be released on October 16. This year’s Laneway line-up boasts…
Meta smart glasses released in New Zealand amid Australian bans
The release has come just days after the City of Sydney joined four other local Australian councils in…
Fraudster Reece Salmon, previously jailed for scamming elderly Kiwis, murdered in the UK after deportation
At sentencing in June last year, Judge John Walker noted Salmon was to be deported to the UK…
How New Zealand became Steinbeck’s California for East of Eden
Russell Baillie Arts & entertainment editor·New Zealand Listener· 19 Sep, 2026 07:04 PM3 mins to read Subscribe…
Les Mills will: Daughter inherits shares and bulk of fitness founder’s estate
About 71% of the company is controlled by Les’ son, Phillip Mills, his wife, Jackie Mills, and long-time…
Weapons, spyware and scams: Anthropic report reveals worldwide AI misuse
Russia: Claude was used to build software intended to power autonomous “kamikaze” drones. The drone swarm was programmed…
Black Caps: Mark Chapman to be released from NZ Cricket central contract to chase Australian deal
The schedule for the 2026-27 Big Bash League will also have limited impact on Chapman’s ability to play…
Premier House: Final costs yet to be released after upgrades, Labour asks what’s being ‘hidden’
As the Herald reported in May, it was estimated that more than $1 million had been spent on…
High-speed Hawke’s Bay killer driver Brydon Boyce released on parole
However, he was released from jail this week on parole after serving less than half his sentence, despite…