Hundreds ordered to resit driving tests after Auckland VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicants
There are now concerns that some drivers given pass marks may not have met the required threshold during…
Basil Anderson jnr sentenced for killing his father in Pātea, South Taranaki, amid meth psychosis
The 36-year-old appeared in the High Court at New Plymouth for sentencing on an admitted charge of manslaughter.…
Government brings in $1000 bonus to keep teens off the dole, speeds up benefit cut plans
“Going on welfare when you’re young is a trap, with recent modelling suggesting that people under the age…
Kaipara election hoardings vandalised amid rising abuse of local politicians
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson rejected the claim, saying he promoted equal opportunities and “equal fair treatment”. Jepson, who…
Winston Peters welcomes Trump ceasefire plan as ‘serious step forward’ in Gaza
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Peters signalled support for the plan. “New Zealand welcomed the United States’ ‘Comprehensive…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori ‘a long way away’ from Government amid Toitū Te Tiriti split
Speculation about the party’s instability had grown since Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was suddenly demoted from…
Trump orders troop deployment to Portland amid Ice protest clashes
The deployment in Portland – the largest city in Oregon – would follow similar moves by the Republican…
At least 15 New Zealanders detained amid US immigration crackdown
RNZ 25 Sep, 2025 11:52 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Fires in Canterbury: Springfield, Southbridge blazes wreak havoc amid wind watch
The fire in Southbridge covered at least 30ha, and the blaze in Springfield was over at least 10ha.…
Minister defies advisory group’s ‘highest priority’ amid new tertiary education strategy
As such, the group recommended as part of Reti’s refresh that an NZUC be created as a future…
Pressure on retailers not letting up amid Smiths City, Kitchen Things difficulties
“It’s a cumulative factor, I think that’s the biggest challenge. We’ve had two or three years of really…
Retirement commissioner warns superannuation under pressure amid rising costs
Wrightson said the statistics were a wake-up call for people who were young and middle-aged. “NZ super is…