Hawke’s Bay fires: Penalty of fine criticised as ‘economic incentive to burn’
“$300 is not a deterrent. It’s actually an economic incentive to burn,” Graham said. “I rang the Pollution…
90 extra police officers sent to Northland amid surge in violent crime
He said police didn’t want to be in a position where they’re struggling to keep up and so…
Coroner: Shooting of Shargin Stephens was ‘preventable’, slams police actions
The shooting happened within five minutes of an officer first lodging a 10-10 priority call saying Stephens had…
Ātiamuri fatal crash victim Joni Tuhakaraina remembered as ‘incredibly loyal and loving’
“She stuck with me through thick and thin, just an incredibly loyal and loving person.” The couple met…
Kaiapoi student rescued after being left behind on mountain biking trip
But a final headcount was not conducted before the class departed the trip, and his son’s absence went…
Hawke’s Bay SPCA staff face abuse over misunderstanding of services
Although some of them could be receptive to the education offered by the SPCA officers, Hay said more…
NCEA is being abolished: The latest Level 3 and UE leavers data for every New Zealand high school
After the Government today announced NCEA will be replaced with new qualifications, the Herald is republishing this interactive…
Waikato Regional councillor Kataraina Hodge re-elected unopposed to $63,000 role
Waikato Regional councillors will start on $63,121 a year as soon as October’s election results are declared. After…
Teacher injured at Ōtūmoetai College, police and school investigating
“This incident involved a single student who was asked to put their phone away,” he said, adding that…
Laura Dahlmeier death: Olympic biathlon champion confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
“It was determined that a helicopter rescue is not possible,” Areeb Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior local official in…
What the Government’s passport decision says about priorities – Editorial
Since 2021, newly issued passports have carried the words “Uruwhenua Aotearoa” printed in silver above the “New Zealand…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is worried: here’s how you can tell – Audrey Young
On Monday afternoon, at the post-cabinet press conference, Luxon will often have a policy announcement. But with two…