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…
Donald Trump rules out US vice presidential run to stay in power after 2028 election
Trump, who served his initial term from 2017 to 2021, often mentions that his supporters have called for…
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…
ASB cuts fixed term morgtage rates: New 18-month rate of 4.45% puts bank ahead of others
ASB’s 18-month rate comes down to 4.45%, just lower than ANZ, BNZ, and Westpac’s 4.49%. Its two-year rate…
Sen. Scott Wiener to run for congressional seat held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi, according to report
SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), who has emerged as one of California’s most vocal critics of President…
Whangārei home invader Levi Tangimetua loses appeal over jail term
Victim manhandled to ground On February 16, 2024, Tangimetua was at an address in Whangārei when he crossed…
Wairoa election: Craig Little leading race to be mayor over his deputy
In 2022, the small rural township had one of the highest voting rates in the country, on a…