House-building rebounds, consents up 12% annually, seventh month of recovery
Stats NZ data today showed 15,972 houses consented in Auckland, up 16% annually. Precint Properties’ CEO Scott Pritchard…
Man charged after footage allegedly shows puppies being thrown into Whakatāne River
Senior Sergeant Cam MacKinnon said a 19-year-old man had been charged with cruelty to animals, while a 17-year-old…
Hybrid job demand climbs as Kiwi workers chase work from home to cut fuel costs
That period also saw increased interest in roles allowing employees to split their time between a company site…
How does your school rate? New analysis of 500 colleges’ NCEA results ranked against house prices
Want to know which top-performing high schools are close to affordable housing? The Herald’s Ben Leahy is back…
Live updates: National MPs arrive at Parliament ahead of first meeting after bombshell poll
The Prime Minister this morning faces his first National caucus meeting since a bombshell poll, showing the party…
Married At First Sight Australia 2026 recap – episode 18: ‘Ick’: Mafs groom’s sex toy video repulses
“A video popped up of you that my friend sent me,” she tells her husband. “What video?” Joel…
Edgecumbe homekill butcher plans micro abattoir to cut meat waste
“Even a lot of farmers commented that they’d never seen the inside of an udder.” That fascination speaks…
At least two killed in northeastern US ice rink shooting
In 2025, there were more than 400 mass shootings in the United States, according to the Gun Violence…
Brooklyn Beckham covers tattoo dedicated to dad David amid ongoing feud
Brooklyn Beckham’s tattoo as it was before the word “Dad” was covered up.Brooklyn Beckham’s anchor tattoo, with the…
DoC fears mallard duck attacks on pūteketeke chicks could spread in South Island
“Mallard ducks usually eat plant material, with a little bit of protein from insects and snails during the…
Auckland man who duped three sex workers with fake bank payments sentenced to home detention
Learning after the sexual encounter that his clean health certificate was forged filled her with terror and dread,…
Rolling Meadows Ferris wheel fall in Christchurch: Man suffers brain bleed after 15m drop
Event Hire operates the wheel and its director Phil Anderson said all riders were assessed before boarding to…