NZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?
The closest settlement locations are Palmerston North and Masterton, and the newest locations to welcome refugee families include…
Inside story: The bitter battle to curb ETS-driven forestry conversions of land
Most plantations are in “production” – for the harvesting of logs – while planting under the ETS is…
Trailblazing shearer Margaret Gould died from burns, Coroner warns of risks to elderly living alone
He said her death in the early hours of the following day, on December 11 last year, was…
90 extra police officers sent to Northland amid surge in violent crime
He said police didn’t want to be in a position where they’re struggling to keep up and so…
California Woman Left LA, Closed Business, Moved to Albania
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheryl Orlov, a 55-year-old from Los Angeles who moved…
How Chipotle Became a Wall Street Star, and a ‘Wall of Shame’ Employer
In 2017, Jacob Schneider, then 16, landed his first job at a Chipotle in Lawrence, Kansas. It offered…
What Auckland’s wealthiest are contributing to the council’s $3.49b rates bill
Meanwhile, billionaire Graeme Hart, who has an estimated wealth of $12.1 billion, will need to fork out $224,549…
Teen boy housed in Tauranga motel by Oranga Tamariki for more than a year
During that year, Oranga Tamariki sent *Cody on a state-funded trip to a Pacific Island, with his now-estranged…
Brandon Blackstock dead at 48: Clarkson’s ex was father of 4
Brandon Blackstock, the talent manager who was married to singer Kelly Clarkson for seven years, has died of…
Rocky Horror Show: Iconic musical back for NZ tour after 16 years
By Alex Robertson NZ Herald· 6 Aug, 2025 05:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Japan’s Warship Wins Over Buyer in Big Move for Its New War Industry
Japan’s new stealth frigate has officially won a buyer, marking a new step for the country as it…
Teen destination Claire’s files for second bankruptcy in 7 years
Claire’s, the shopping mall chain that sells flashy accessories to teens and tweens, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…