New state highway, homeless shelter, shingle business: Where Hawke’s Bay’s new councillors want to make a difference
One of the biggest challenges is the cost of living and the rapid rise in rates. People are…
Meeanee Speedway to kick off Hawke’s Bay fireworks events, firefighters warn vigilance
There will also be a good line-up of races before fireworks begin at 8.30pm. “We have found over…
New Zealand Rugby to announce Steve Lancaster as interim chief executive as search to replace Mark Robinson goes on
New Zealand Rugby’s Steve Lancaster. Photo / Photosport NZR general manager of professional rugby and performance Chris Lendrum…
Te Puke to get $96 million wastewater plant using first-of-its-kind technology
She said it would protect waterways and ensure reliable wastewater services as Te Puke continued to grow. Infrastructure…
Health NZ-Tairawhiti explains how to tell measles from chickenpox
Measles started with a high fever, red itchy eyes, a cough and runny nose. A rash followed, starting…
Waitangi Tribunal calls for extension to citizenship rights for Māori, rules legislation breaches Te Tiriti o Waitangi
People with citizenship by descent cannot automatically pass that on to their children if they, too, are born…
Victoria’s Secret to open first full store at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport’s chief commercial officer, Mark Thomson, said Victoria’s Secret’s arrival is part of a wider transformation. “Victoria’s…
Melbourne Cup set to have no New Zealand-trained horses
Michael Guerin Racing Editor·NZ Herald· 29 Oct, 2025 11:47 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Crews battle fire at old Fitzherbert Tavern in Palmerston North, residents told to stay inside
“If you live nearby, close your windows and doors and stay inside if possible to avoid the smoke.”…
‘Green shoots are emerging’, ANZ’s Sharon Zollner says, as business confidence jumps to eight-month high
But the pieces were in place for a cyclical recovery, Zollner said. “Though we are expecting growth to…
Measles outbreak grows to 13 cases as Health NZ warns of high risk
The other case is also in Auckland and currently has no links to any other cases. Chamberlain said…
Kmart Rotorua introduces 50c trolley bond to curb thefts
They said lost trolleys and having the Rotorua Lakes Council return their trolleys was costing thousands of dollars.…