Netflix shares fall, revenue appears to stall as it presses bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery
The revision is expected to enable a shareholder vote on the deal, backed by WBD’s board, by April…
Shane Khan ordered to serve full jail term after baseball bat attack on mate in Hamilton
Under the three-strikes law, reinstated by the Government in June 2025, the first strike involves a warning, while…
Comedian and radio host Leigh Hart pays tribute to NZ nurses after week in hospital, less impressed with racist patients
“Everyone from the highly skilled doctors down to the orderlies moving beds, cleaners and of course the nursing…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes first speech of election year: ‘We want to win back the country’s biggest city’
The Government requires Labour’s support for its trade deal with India, after coalition partner NZ First said it…
Northland weather alert: Civil Defence urges residents to prepare for more downpours
Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper made it clear the decision was a precautionary move, given the damage already inflicted…
French Navy seizes five tonnes of cocaine believed headed to Australia from ship in South Pacific
AFP 20 Jan, 2026 04:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Work to start on another rural Hawke’s Bay bridge destroyed in Cyclone Gabrielle
Scrimgeour said it would be rebuilt with a single lane because of low traffic volumes, but wide enough…
Meghan Markle cancels Netflix series to focus on lifestyle brand, reports
With Love, Meghan debuted on Netflix in March last year and ran for two eight-episode seasons. Markle described…
Fletcher Building construction sale to Vinci: What it means for dividends and debt
“The sale of Fletcher Construction is a significant step forward in delivering that strategy, while continuing the work…
Health and Disability Commissioner’s report highlights how young man gained 20kg and died six months after admission to care home
His parents later found a receipt for an “enormous” Indian takeaway ordered about 10 days before he died.…
Real Life: Broadcaster Anna Willcox on return to Olympics a decade after injury heartache
“I was like, ‘I’ll be back for the world championships, no worries’, and I literally left my ski…
Hamilton NRL All Stars: Stan Walker to perform at FMG Stadium Waikato
“I’m so proud and excited to be part of this year’s Harvey Norman All Stars,” Walker said. “This…