Te Pāti Māori ‘confident’ of a comeback ahead of 2026 general election
“1% – what’s less? Is there a 0%?” In June, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who held the Tāmaki Makaurau…
One of largest child abuse image hauls at Auckland Airport leads to jail term
“The material he carried was deeply disturbing and included some of the most extreme child sexual abuse content…
Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman finally talks market down, as ANZ the latest to hike mortgage rates
ANZ is hiking its 18-month and two-year mortgage rates by 20 basis points, and its three, four, and…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…
ACC announces chief executive Megan Main won’t seek reappointment; News comes as organisational change looms
The Government has been urging ACC to be more scrupulous to put a lid on soaring claims costs.…
Schools, parents face new headache after clothing provider Uniform Hub collapses
“We understand that there is significant financial pressure at the start of the year, and this news may…
German leader says U.S. strategy shows the need for more European security independence
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for…
Supreme Court sounds ready to give Trump power to oust officials of independent agencies
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservatives sounded ready on Monday to overrule Congress and give President Trump more power to…
Chinese ‘goddess of wealth’ faces jail after huge UK crypto seizure
However, his case may be adjourned because of a potential misunderstanding over his previous guilty plea, the court…
Wesley College launches legal action against Ministry of Education after hostel shutdown
Wesley’s trust board said on Thursday that the timing and nature of the ministry’s suspension had “placed significant…
Wesley College’s hostels shut down by Ministry of Education before end of term
Wesley College said today it is seeking urgent legal advice about the suspension. The Herald understands some parents…
New Zealand think tank backs four-year parliamentary term and suggests adding 50 MPs
“When a Government comes in, it spends a fair bit of time getting its feet under the desk…