Local elections 2025: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell focuses on unity, debt and museum for second term
She wanted to be an “inclusive leader” and setting priorities as a new council would be an important…
Former Black Cap Lou Vincent opens up about involvement in match-fixing syndicate
“They make you feel pretty good and a couple of whiskies later, your ego is pumped up. By…
Abel Wira jailed for 3.5 years for first dog‑attack manslaughter in NZ
The 60-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after his dogs mauled Thomson to death. Thomson’s…
NZTA mobile speed cameras in SUVs earn more than $900k in four months
These fines earned $928,960. NZTA said money from safety camera fines went into the Government Consolidated Fund, not…
Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court
The youth’s bail conditions include not to associate with Doyle, and not to threaten violence to person or…
On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with Celebrity Edge visit
Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Oscar Nathan said there were 82 cruise ships booked to visit before…
Local elections 2025: Tight Whangārei and Kaipara mayoral battles
Today may bring further clarity in the neck-and-neck jostling for mayoralty as Saturday’s votes enter the mix. Special…
The coach who reignited Hawke’s Bay rugby – Peter Russell dies aged 62
The Magpies beat Waikato in a quarter-final and reached the semifinals, Russell labelling Guildford a future All Black.…
Teddy Swims gives The Hits host Matty McLean his first tattoo
In a series of photos posted to Instagram, the ink has been revealed: a small image of a…
Fonterra hits back after Winston Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale plan
In an emailed response to the Herald, Fonterra said it had been engaging with farmers on the strategic…
US President Donald Trump announces peace plan for Gaza
US President Donald Trump has announced a deal has been reached over the first phase in a peace…
Society Insider: Simon and Paula Herbert’s Herne Bay home expected to sell for $50m-plus; Tiana Epati, NZ’s first female Samoan KC, on breaking barriers
That’s close to double what the Herberts paid for it when they bought it in March 2018 –…