NZ Post halts some US shipping as Donald Trump tariffs take effect
As of August 29, any items sent or in transit would be subject to the new tariffs, NZ…
Media Insider: ‘Hurtful’, ‘distressing’: Some RNZ staff fuming over scathing internal review – RNZ responds; Sky inks news rugby rights deal; Stripe Studios boss’s former home for sale
Sutherland, who interviewed more than 50 people for the review, outlined a culture of “blame-shifting” and “low ambition”…
Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson remains an undue risk, declined parole for the sixth time
“What does that mean – ‘not to your knowledge’?” he asked. Wilson repeated his response, claiming he was…
BNZ lowers variable lending rates after Official Cash Rate cut
Westpac trimmed 4bps off its one-year, 18-month and three-year fixed-term special rates and 20bps off its two-year rate.…
Skin cancer: Some Bay of Plenty patients may face longer waits for surgery after funding change
“We have explored all current options to secure additional funding, but none have been successful.” Funding would now…
Eel mistake likely sent some to their deaths after Napier drain excavation
The witness said he estimated the number of deaths could be anywhere up to 100. Russell Bond, the…
Media Insider: Scathing RNZ National radio review highlights cultural issues, recommends hiring presenters and on-air voices aligned to audience
Former RNZ news boss Richard Sutherland’s review – released to the NZ Herald today under the Official Information…
Gordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend and lived with her body for a month, now he’s getting parole
Hieatt appeared before the New Zealand Parole Board for the first time in 2020 after becoming eligible for…
Craig Smith of Christchurch jailed for raping woman in six-hour sexual violence ordeal
The woman no longer trusted her judgment of others and was scared of leaving her home. “I wanted…
Rocky Horror Show: Iconic musical back for NZ tour after 16 years
By Alex Robertson NZ Herald· 6 Aug, 2025 05:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Identical twins Colin and Graham Whines deny beating and kidnapping Northland man
The charges include wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, wounding with intent to injure, threats to…
Dunedin bar’s Christmas cheer brings a 48-hour booze ban
Such inducements are illegal under section 237 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, which prohibits…