What Gisborne’s politicians say the RMA reforms could mean for the region
While the region’s National MP said the changes would make real differences to the community, two Labour MPs…
Man arrested with samurai sword after armed police swarm central Auckland
“Police have located and seized a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket, which this man was carrying,” Meade…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…
TVNZ wins High Court defamation battle over Talley’s safety reporting
After a five-week trial, Justice Jagose has comprehensively ruled in TVNZ’s and Mead’s favour. TVNZ reporter Thomas Mead…
Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield cause of death confirmed, funeral to take place Monday
Mounfield’s death was announced via social media by his brother Greg Mounfield. “It is with the heaviest of…
Jetstar Christmas sale launches with 45,000 cheap fares from $48
Air New Zealand estimated 1.6 million passengers will be travelling domestically around New Zealand this summer season. “Queenstown…
Mt Eden prison death: Man charged with manslaughter over inmate assault
A spokesperson for Trubuhovich’s family told NZME last week they were devastated by his death and wanted answers…
Wheelie bin baby death: Accused woman drops name suppression fight amid fears case would harm house price
Her partner was also living at the address where the baby was found, the Herald understands. The discovery…
Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
“It is likely that increased supply of cocaine to New Zealand has contributed to the expansion of the…
Man charged with stealing Diane Prince’s ‘Please walk on me’ flag which went missing from Hastings gallery
“[It’s] to provoke thought, right? A good piece of art will provoke thought,” he said. “It provoked me…
Pāpāmoa streets face $2000–$7000 bill to keep asphalt over chipseal
Denny Hulme Drive resident Sue Dunbar said when she initially read the letter, emailed at 4.45pm on December…
Trade Me marketplace hit with $138m write-down as revenue slides further
Trade Me is owned by Apax Partners. The Guernsey-based private equity firm bought the company in 2019 for…