Ben Kilby-Henson’s Cabaret brings record-breaking ATC season to a close
There were plenty of bloodcurdling moments in Kilby-Henson’s apocalyptic take on Macbeth, which wrapped last week. Auckland Theatre…
Rotorua: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Paul and Deborah Kay
It’s definitely been challenging but incredibly uplifting! I’m learning a whole new skill set – despite starting with…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital asks patients to limit support people as winter illnesses pile on pressure
“Where possible, we ask patients to limit this to one support person. This small step can make a…
City Rail Link neighbours lose sleep over Karanga-a-Hape Station vent noise
When night falls, the sound hums outside her bedroom, which she said she can no longer sleep in.…
Supplement scandal: New claims of dodgy reviews, expiry dates and labels ripple through industry
It also confirmed to the Herald last week that since that high-profile probe was launched it had received…
Whangārei cancer patient’s heartfelt final message to his son shared
Shane’s vlogs started as a “survival guide to hospital” but ended up documenting his cancer journey. Along the…
Under-16 social media ban: Teenagers say VPNs and fake ages could bypass rules
The Government has been developing its own approach, with National aiming to introduce legislation and secure its passage…
Young Kiwis talk about how they use AI – research, advice, entertainment, harassment and blackmail – and the support they want
One youngster, with the brutal honesty of youth, cautioned: “If your child is only talking to AI chatbots,…
Blood on the floor: Best and worst leadership coups and the ones that backfired
But the political chaos that ensued for the two years following the coup was as great if not…
Father’s death leads to House of Shem brothers spiralling into $200k combined benefit fraud
According to court documents, Duane Omeka Perkins, known as Te-Omeka Perkins, claimed $116,847.52 over two years. Isaiah Te…
Solar panel fears: The shadow of a fight over Napier’s six-storey high-density future
Napier City Council has proposed allowing non-notified six-storey developments on dozens of streets near the central city and…
Election 2026: What the MMP party vote really decides – David Harvey
The party vote is another matter entirely. Through the bizarre workings of the party lists, MMP delivers into…