Weather: Record heat, severe winds take hold across NZ with roads blocked and fire risk rising
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald temperatures remain on track to shatter current heat records, with northwesterly…
How much insurance do you really need? – Mary Holm
The woman had to cope not only with grief, and with children devastated by the loss of their…
Majority of NZ drug and alcohol users experience no negative effects, study shows
The headline finding doesn’t mean drugs are harmless or that there are no risks associated with taking them.…
Wairoa reacts to burglary of veteran fireman: ‘Low as a snake’s belly’
“That’s my nature.” Jane had been out clearing gutters, kerbs and drains after a deluge which brought up…
Trump leads world into geopolitical Wild West where might makes right, while laws and rules fall away
For many Venezuelans, especially millions of people compelled to flee in the country over the past decade of…
Australia’s Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
“As I walk off for the last time, I do so with gratitude and peace.” Khawaja immigrated to…
Australia’s Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
“As I walk off for the last time, I do so with gratitude and peace.” Khawaja immigrated to…
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
His right hand shows persistent bruising, often covered with thick makeup and at times a bandage, and his…
Sea Shepherd ship Allankay prepares Antarctic mission to expose krill fleet
“When you’re down in those oceans the swell is very, very big,” said Brook. “It’s going to take…
Local government: One Hawke’s Bay council’s debt has nearly tripled in a year – how much debt does each council have?
The vast majority of external debt for the region’s councils has been borrowed from the Local Government Funding…
Rhythm and Vines mud chaos as North Island rain eases, South hit next
He said the rain would be especially prominent in the eastern parts of the South Island. Miller said…
Teen Mercedes drink-driver who caused five-car crash fails appeal
Nanedo’s car started rotating, travelling onto the wrong side of the road and crashing head-on into “yet another…