Govt’s retirement village reforms risk two-tier system, residents say
She and her family had invested time and energy lobbying politicians during the review of the Retirement Act…
System failures: Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora criticised over Waitākere Hospital stillbirth care
The blocked caller mode was one in a series of failures, including those of a doctor and Health…
The democracy ambassadors smashing misconceptions about voting in Australia
When Kiki was imprisoned, she was told she wasn’t allowed to vote. “Honey, you are in prison, nobody…
Police select new roadside drug testing device, Securetec DrugWipe 3 S, for rollout in Wellington
Greally said the equipment had been tested for accuracy by officers and an independent forensic laboratory. This was…
Ukraine Gets ‘Drone Wall’ to Fight Russian Threats: Arms Maker
A new, first-of-its-kind “drone wall” built to defeat Russia’s most menacing weapons before they can reach cities and…
Kiwi chefs react as France’s Michelin Guide comes to rank New Zealand’s restaurants
“It’s a massive pump for tourism from a different angle. It’s amazing that Tourism New Zealand has supported…
Measles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails, Labour’s Ayesha Verrall says
Information provided under the Official Information Act revealed 3280 fulltime equivalents (FTE) worked on contact tracing during the…
Once-prolific Auckland bus flasher Richard Hona returns to court after relapse
Police agreed that intensive supervision would be a suitable outcome. Police released CCTV stills and mugshots of Richard…
Is NZ closer to a social media ban? MP’s bill pulled from the biscuit tin
After her bill was pulled from the ballot, Wedd said it was “progress” and could “be picked up…
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…
Woolworths glitch impacts 60 customers, one without groceries after system fault
Dan Louden told the Herald his wife placed the online order at lunchtime on Tuesday because they couldn’t…
VTNZ defends driver licensing test system after claims officers took money to pass applicants
“After being notified of the alleged offending at the Highbrook branch, VTNZ conducted a thorough investigation and worked…