‘Too hard and fast’: Northland Regional Council chair confirms 340 jobs on the line
He confirmed there would be no certainty until after a public feedback period expired next February. The Government’s…
The end of ‘Category 3’: Cyclone Gabrielle flooding labels to be phased out by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
“This was the next stage in restoring Hawke’s Bay,” Siers said. “It’s a signal our region was moving…
US President’s special envoy said he had the ‘deepest respect’ for Putin in leaked phone call
Witkoff, who spoke of his “deepest respect” for Putin during the call, advised Russian negotiators to flatter and…
High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki, death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
England v Argentina live updates: Can the Pumas get the upset at Twickenham?
Live updates of the rugby international between England and Argentina at Twickenham. Julian Montoya has challenged Argentina to…
Revealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look like
The planes have been acquired on a six-year lease-to-buy arrangement with the US-based Air Lease Corporation, with $620…
Kelston Boys’ High School charter school takeover attempt: How struck-off doctor Rhys Cullen made a failed bid to gag the Herald
“We sincerely hope no other school in New Zealand will have to experience what our community has endured,”…
Trump Administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal
One person familiar with Witkoff’s efforts said the Administration’s latest proposal includes several concessions that Zelenskyy will find…
Police probe about 20 device misuse cases in the force after Jevon McSkimming inquiry
“We are unable to comment further while these processes take their course.” The audit that uncovered these cases…
Emergency housing motels end in Rotorua – but has it just shifted the problem elsewhere?
In 2023, National campaigned on ending emergency housing in Rotorua motels within two years. “Rotorua whānau, businesses and…
Double-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabis
Coroner Dunn said Wilson “tragically” died at the scene, and Chase succumbed to his “significant injuries” in Waikato…
The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances
The average withdrawal was about $10,000. Wrightson said it could have a lasting effect on a person’s retirement…