Russia vows to press offensive, rejects idea Ukraine can retake land
“We are doing this for both the present and the future of our country. For many generations to…
Lower Hutt’s cost-neutral social housing strategy turns $13m into 284 homes
“It is a break-even model, which is really important and I think that’s what people, particularly in the…
Will Auckland’s inner city schools accept out-of-zone students? See the Herald’s figures
Mt Albert Grammar said its 2026 jump in in-zone students was “daunting”, while Selwyn College principal Sheryll Ofner…
South Dunedin supermarket could face $200k fine after failing to control rat infestation
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said it had launched an investigation into rodent activity within…
Trump warns of financial penalties after New York governor endorses Mamdani for mayor
Adams is weighing the future of his campaign as polls show him consistently in fourth place behind Mamdani,…
Judge fines Gisborne wholesaler $140k for toy cars that posed risk to young children
The charges were laid under fair trading laws after it was found the small cars failed to meet…
Female health worker loses medical licence after sharing images of children being abused
Since then, her medical registration has been suspended, and this week the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal convened for…
Stuff could face unprecedented fine over Tom Phillips audio, law expert says
“I think they [Stuff] would be trying to push it a bit to try and make those justifications,…
Tauranga man discharged without conviction for having ambulance light and siren, police equipment
When police conducted a search warrant earlier this year, they found it installed in his vehicle. This gave…
Parents speak out after Christchurch woman’s ‘horrible’ eating disorder death
Jayne Ferguson died in July 2025 after suffering from a serious eating disorder. Her parents say she did…
Police car was not on a callout when it was crashed into Napier family’s fence
“I knew someone had crashed into our fence and smacked the tree over.” Her partner quickly went outside…
City to Sea bridge demolition could be imminent after judicial review dismissed
Built in 1993, the bridge was seismically strengthened in 2011, but no longer meets current earthquake standards. There…