NZ agencies have eye on ‘largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years’
Early Tuesday morning, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) posted on X: “An S4 severe solar radiation storm…
$2500 a day: Dunedin hospital Crown manager’s fee more than doubles from previous roles
The Cabinet paper suggests Davies’ Crown manager fees will line up with those of Health NZ chairman Lester…
Inside the Family Court: Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Judge Lex De Jong drew upon his specialty in family law, his work with schools and his own…
Trump bought US$1m in Netflix, Warner Bros bonds after merger announcement
“Neither President Trump nor any member of his family has any ability to direct, influence or provide input…
Why I’m aiming for ‘less’, rather than ‘more’ or ‘growth’, in 2026 – Nadine Higgins
The word I’ve chosen is ‘less’ (or, in some contexts, ‘fewer’ because grammatical correctness matters to me!) Given…
Waioeka Gorge slips: More than 40 airlifted to safety as State Highway 2 remains closed
“It’s been a significant effort to reach so many people who were trapped,” Cooney said. “I want to…
Queenstown housing boom leaves rentals lagging as homes sit empty or move to Airbnb
In 2024 alone, only Auckland and Christchurch, with much larger populations, approved more new homes. More than 1500…
Gastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department
RNZ 15 Jan, 2026 06:34 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
NZ sharemarket plunges 0.7% – Market close
These companies are undervalued, as long as they lift their financial performance, he said. “Given the lacklustre year…
Bream Bay jellyfish stings: Swimmers hit by painful rash at Ruakākā
The unwelcome invaders cause significant allergic reactions in some people. They sting without swimmers feeling it, their impacts…
Non-alcoholic beverages and smarter drinking choices see a shift in drinking habits
“I thought, ‘I don’t think the second half of this game is going to go to well if…
More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ on land transport over next two decades, priority questions for Government
As the Herald reported at the time, Bishop said the Government remained committed to the roads, but “not…