YouTube outage hits users as error messages block video playback
Thousands in New Zealand and across the world reported that YouTube was down this afternoon. YouTube was not…
Education Ministry says some children have returned to school after truancy prosecution threat
Seymour says prosecutions will send a message to parents neglecting their legal duty. “Children who don’t attend school…
Calls to reform Australia’s pension age as labourers consider early retirement due to injury
In Australia, the pension age was lifted from 65 to 67 in 2023. For some manual workers, it’s…
Inside the secret world of Kiwis working on billionaires’ superyachts
Normally, for a dinner with that many courses, Collé would have been up at 5am to begin preparation.…
From city to farm: Caitlin Snodgrass excels in dairy industry
“I focused on enjoying meeting all the judges and sponsors, and I was really happy to have stepped…
Christchurch police still working to identify man with unusual birthmark found dead in Heathcote Valley
Police also found a backpack with him. The man’s death is not believed to be suspicious. Today, several…
Storm damage leaves 1695 homes without power across North Island
A photo taken of damage to a section of line north of Whangamatā. Photo / Powerco “Thank you…
Suspect in Ukraine politician’s murder denies working for Russia
Ukrainian police said on Monday that Russia was linked to the “carefully planned” crime, without providing further details.…
Auckland Night Markets owners strongly deny any wrongdoing as stallholders make serious allegations
Allegations of verbal abuse and intimidation Yuli Wang, owner of clothing business XIN Clothing, told the Herald she…
Underworld: How a Bay of Plenty fisherman began working for a Mexican drug cartel
Omaio was also where Demant’s life began to unravel. The coastal town of Omaio, where Tangaroa Demant’s life…
Air NZ defends Airpoints scheme after Australian criticism
“So, while we definitely do consider Airpoints to be less valuable than points in other frequent flyer programmes,…
Minister Brooke van Velden claims some farmers fear kids collecting eggs is illegal
“One proposed change is to amend the General Risk Regulations to make it clear that young people can…