Mt Ruapehu: Shuttle operator warns of heavy traffic to Whakapapa Ski Area
The company said the congestion affected private vehicles and commercial operators alike, with shuttle services caught in the…
Retirement village costs NZ: What you buy and what you get back – The Prosperity Project
That distinction has significant financial consequences. Residents generally pay a weekly or monthly fee towards rates, insurance, maintenance,…
‘No freedom’: AI boss’ warns of dystopian future
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has warned people could be left with “no freedom”, “no agency” and “no privacy”…
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Porirua felt across North Island and South Island
A 5.9 tremor struck 5km south of Taumarunui at 4.51am last Saturday, and two weeks ago Southlanders were…
IRD holds $619 million in unclaimed money: How to check if you’re owed any of it
For many Kiwis, that clock is ticking – and the pot keeps growing bigger. In 2024, there was…
Samsung posts staggering 1,300pc profit surge as AI chip boom shows no sign of slowing
The artificial intelligence boom has delivered another eye-watering milestone this week as Samsung posted one of the biggest…
Election 2026: The Opportunity Party’s tax plan could lead to public service job losses, less money for Oranga Tamariki, leader Qiulae Wong says
Some of the savings will come from Oranga Tamariki, the Government department that protects vulnerable young children. Opportunity’s…
France and Spain eye wildfire reprieve as blazes ignite across Europe
But the fire service has also said it was “reasonably optimistic” the blaze was no longer progressing. The…
Te Kūiti rural healthcare hub strained by rising demand
“What these reports do is ask why people are getting there in the first place?” The report found…
Watercare’s $15.2b plan to bring more water from Waikato, create thousands of jobs
A new alliance deal has been signed for the Waikato River project that will see a $1.7b spend,…
Parents of late Hollywood child star Daveigh Chase file rival claims over estate
Daveigh Chase loved acting “but wasn’t into the fame scene”. Photo / Getty Images The competing filings come…
Johnson & Johnson offers $9.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits – NZ Herald
Johnson & Johnson offers $9.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits NZ HeraldJohnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to…