Catering giant Compass Group excluded from next round of school lunch scheme
The other suppliers are Appresso Pro Foods, Montana Group, Ka Pai Kai, KDJ Catering, Star Fresh, University of…
Auckland rates dispute: Council to revalue all properties in Ōnetangi hotspot, community divided
“A lot of them own other properties – and they are asking for a discount?” Last month, the…
Kaipara election recounts end as new council set for swearing‑in
Kaipara faced recount requests from mayoral candidate Snow Tane and would-be councillors Ash Nayyar and Mark Vincent. Outgoing…
‘1140th in the queue’ – Customers trying to claim Microsoft 365 refund face billing foul-up, chat support meltdown, regulator still pushing for $59m penalty
Earlier, New Zealand’s Commerce Commission sent the firm a letter, warning of potential Fair Trading Act breaches. From…
Ocean Beach incident: Hastings police step up patrols after naked man performs indecent act
The woman said police who arrived at the scene initially told her they could not arrest the man…
Labour Party’s latest election policy makes cervical screening free for all women aged 25-69
If Labour were elected, women would access the free service using the recently announced “Medicard”. The scheme would…
Rotorua Lakes Community Board seeks fresh faces after years of uncontested seats
Electoral officer for Rotorua Lakes Council Warwick Lampp said byelection candidate nominations for the remaining two seats open…
Lucky numbers come good for two Hawke’s Bay Lotto players, Powerball rolls over to $40m
Rafaella Melo Reporter·Hawkes Bay Today· 5 Nov, 2025 09:29 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Air New Zealand tightens pet policy, restricting large dog travel on regional routes
From November 11, new crate size and weight limits will apply to pets travelling on the smaller ATRs…
Air NZ and battle of the beers: Airline says it will try stock Aussie lounges with Kiwi brews
Dylan Firth, the Brewers Association executive director, told the Herald that relief was set to be extended to…
Waikato cop loses discharge bid after excessive pepper spray of motorist
‘Already suffering immensely’ On the morning of January 10, last year, the officer, wearing his police uniform, was…
New Christchurch stadium to showcase top Canterbury food outlets
“There are so many amazing spots to eat across Waitaha, Canterbury which has allowed us to bring together…