Auckland fortnightly rubbish collection trial scrapped
Auckland won’t be changing its weekly kerbside rubbish collection just yet after councillors voted to scrap a proposed…
Moe Palae’ Myanmar Restaurant set to close after citing economic struggles
Viva’s dining out editor Jesse Mulligan spotlighted the restaurant in October and said the hidden gem, which was…
Rare election rerun in Auckland due to irregularities, judge rules
An Auckland judge has upheld a petition in the Manukau District Court calling for a judicial inquiry following…
Splore’s 2026 edition to be the last
Next year’s edition of Splore will be the final one, the music and art festival’s owner has announced,…
Wheelie bin baby death: Accused woman drops name suppression fight amid fears case would harm house price
Her partner was also living at the address where the baby was found, the Herald understands. The discovery…
Auckland police seize 3D‑printed gun and shotgun in separate stops overnight
Police said a 37-year-old man will appear in Auckland District Court today charged with unlawful possession of a…
Third contractor sentenced over ‘corrupt’ $1m roading scheme
A third and final subcontractor has been sentenced after pleading guilty for his involvement in a scheme involving…
Manslaughter charge after fatal Mt Eden prison assault
A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of an inmate at Mt Eden Corrections Facility…
Judge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland
The case was heard last week in Manukau District Court before Judge McIlraith, who released his decision this…
Man who abandoned ‘Pumpkin’ at Melbourne train station denied parole
A man who strangled his wife in Auckland and then abandoned their three-year-old daughter at a Melbourne train…
Auckland businessman who took $773k in ANZ commissions gets home detention
However, AIG commission records associated with the ANZ legacy products indicated commission payments were made payable to a…
Three-day Auckland music Festival Splore announces 2026 event will be last
“I have been involved with Splore at Tāpapakanga for 20 years and I feel now is a time…