Closure of Juken mill in Far North could worsen already high unemployment, residents say
JNL pointed to tough trading conditions, including falling demand, rising costs and insufficient work to keep the mill…
Northland charities warn child poverty crisis worsening with cost of living
“Poverty, youth suicide, truancy, rheumatic fever … they are all inter-related,” she said. “Poverty impacts whānau in a…
Bay of Plenty and Rotorua weather: Heavy rain watch and flood risk
Rotorua Daily Post 5 Apr, 2026 09:48 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Irish singer Niall Horan fears future hip replacement as joint problems worsen
“He’s had a hip done 18 months ago. “He’s getting another hip done now.” When it was pointed…
Government open to scrapping 12 cent fuel tax hike next year if conditions worsen
If the conflict lasted for three months or more, there would be an inflation impact of between 0.5…
Statins, Diuretics, and Other Common Heart Drugs Do Not Worsen Survival in Multiple Myeloma, Scientists Report
Cardiovascular medications and treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma: insights from phase III clinical trials. Scientific Reports (2026). DOI:…
Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…
Wellington Phoenix issues worsen as crunch A-League period looms for Giancarlo Italiano
There was an encouraging start to this season, with five points from the first three games, including a…
Labour weekend road toll at two, police urge holidaymakers to drive carefully home
“One person died at the scene,” police said, “while another was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries”. Hato…