AI overload: Why experts say a digital detox is vital for mental health
“We use AI as a personal assistant; it can create text, images and video content, and craft our…
Youth MPs’ speeches contained potentially defamatory remarks, breaches of copyright, AI content before controversial review, officials say
Claims of censorship overshadowed this year’s Youth Parliament. One representative said at the time that criticisms of the…
Northland salp bloom: Clear jelly-like blobs safe to swim among, experts say
Salp blooms are common around New Zealand in summer, but Northland’s warm currents and nutrient-rich waters make it…
Stewart Island fatal shooting: Hunter fired at ‘dark shadow’ in dense bush, court hears
The night before the shooting included diving for pāua, a shared evening meal and the consumption of alcohol…
Three-day Auckland music Festival Splore announces 2026 event will be last
“I have been involved with Splore at Tāpapakanga for 20 years and I feel now is a time…
Napier gang headstone unveiling: Police promise firm line on Gangs Act
“Our goal is to reassure people, maintain a visible presence, keep the peace and ensure the safety of…
Hamilton amber alert: Missing 7-year-old boy found – police
NZ Herald 10 Dec, 2025 04:23 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Onehunga’s Beachcroft Residences owes lenders $71.7m, receivers say
CMT is the general partner of Beachcroft Apartments LP, which was also put into receivership due to its…
Govt’s retirement village reforms risk two-tier system, residents say
She and her family had invested time and energy lobbying politicians during the review of the Retirement Act…
Letters: Should we believe the surveys when they say the economy is improving?
Hamish Walsh, Devonport. Some good news It was a pleasure to read the Weekend Herald (Nov 29) for…
Business leaders say Rotorua is turning a corner as economic optimism rises
The numbers who thought the economy would improve for the country (57%) and their business (56%) were also…
Gisborne leaders push for local say on $1.4b government social funding
Speaking with Local Democracy Reporting, Stoltz said the bid was “an ambitious and exciting step for our region”.…