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Unvaccinated baby in Canterbury catches measles

13 Sep, 2019 3:31pm
4 minutes to read

It can take up to two weeks before you start experiencing the symptoms of measles.

We're still the best part of three months away from Christmas, has it come too early? Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

104 days to go: Too early to plan for Christmas?

12 Sep, 2019 7:00pm
3 minutes to read

Christmas has arrived early, like three months early - well, kind of.

The pamphlet urges voters to ask the question of their local government candidates. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Deeply concerned': New political leaflet leaked - is this racist?

11 Sep, 2019 4:07pm
4 minutes to read

The pamphlet urges voters to ask the question of their local government candidates.

Signing off: The days of cheques are numbered with ACC and IR. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Signing off: IR and ACC call time on cheques

10 Sep, 2019 10:58am
3 minutes to read

Payments by cheque will no longer be accepted by Inland Revenue and ACC after the change.

The medal belonged to Private William Arthur Ham, the first Kiwi killed in World War I. Photo / Trade Me

NEW ZEALAND

Family gutted missing WWI medal to be sold in auction

8 Sep, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The medal belonged to Private William Arthur Ham, the first Kiwi killed in World War I.

The crash on State Highway 1 involved a white van. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Crash cleared after closure of SH1 near Hampton Downs

7 Sep, 2019 11:00am
2 minutes to read

Motorist were asked to delay their travel or avoid the area if possible.

All Blacks performing the haka in the Bledisloe Cup rugby test at Eden Park. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Tickets still available but numbers dropping for Rugby World Cup

5 Sep, 2019 5:02pm
3 minutes to read

Accommodation in Tokyo is still available but you'll need to get in fast.

The ratings were based on records from more than eight million road crashes. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand's most dangerous vehicles

5 Sep, 2019 4:15pm
3 minutes to read

Ratings based on records from more than eight million road crashes.

Countdown's Eliza Ross and NZ Herald journalist Luke Kirkness compete in the checkout aisle. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Checkout champ takes on reporter in supermarket challenge

5 Sep, 2019 10:31am
5 minutes to read

What's life like behind the till at a supermarket? It's hard, let me tell you.

Cailean Hamilton, 9, was verbally abused by an opponent's parent on the pitch. Photos / Dean Purcell

SPORT

Football fury: Boy, 9, abused by rival's parent - threat to 'rip' child off pitch

4 Sep, 2019 11:00am
5 minutes to read

The attack took place before the start of a tournament's finals match over the weekend.

The new prison magazine supply contract for the nation is out for tender. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Off limits: What prisoners can't read behind bars

3 Sep, 2019 4:00pm
2 minutes to read

The new prison magazine supply contract for the nation is out for tender.

Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi hopes to protect those most at risk with the bill. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Govt's loan shark crackdown: Cap on daily interest rate

3 Sep, 2019 12:17pm
3 minutes to read

Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi hopes to protect those most at risk with the bill.

The new BurgerFuel hemp burgers won't make you high - the hemp is harvested from a non-psychoactive variant of the cannabis plant. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Hemp burger: Eating green just stepped up a notch

3 Sep, 2019 7:00am
2 minutes to read

The burger, called Electric Pūhā, will be sold for one month only or while stocks last.

The ban was imposed by Countdown on Monday. Photo / File

BUSINESS

'Can I see your ID?': Countdown's energy drink restriction

2 Sep, 2019 12:33pm
3 minutes to read

The restriction will be imposed throughout the 180 Countdown stores nationwide.

Apple suspended its programme that listened to Siri's recordings amid voice assistant privacy concerns. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Apple sorry for allowing workers to listen to Siri recordings

2 Sep, 2019 7:55am
2 minutes to read

Apple apologised to its customers following a review of its practices and policies.

The offender, armed with a shotgun, was captured on CCTV entering the store. Photo / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

South Auckland Police seek gunman after aggravated robbery

30 Aug, 2019 5:59pm
Quick Read

The robbery took place at a Māngere store last night.

More than 750 cases of measles had been confirmed in Auckland. Photo / 123RF

SPORT

Measles scare: Secondary schools rugby league comp canned

30 Aug, 2019 3:44pm
3 minutes to read

The competition was to be held at Pulman Park in Takanini next week.

PriceSpy says consumers should compare retailers before purchasing a product. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Paying too much? Retailers sell same product for $1500 more

26 Aug, 2019 4:48pm
3 minutes to read

PriceSpy says consumers should compare retailers before purchasing a product.

Jetstar will pay you $750 a day, or $31 an hour, as part of

NEW ZEALAND

Hijack insurance: What airlines are willing to pay

26 Aug, 2019 3:21pm
3 minutes to read

Fine print of airline's travel insurance for domestic flights reveals what they'd pay.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi vape retailer says illness reports 'deceiving and misleading'

26 Aug, 2019 8:53am
3 minutes to read

US officials are working to determine any connection between vaping and the illnesses

New research shows middle-aged adults are just as likely to be scammed as the elderly. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Middle-aged adults prime target for scammers

26 Aug, 2019 8:37am
3 minutes to read

New research shows middle-aged adults are just as likely to be scammed as the elderly.

Police told the Herald they were investigating the incident. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Investigation launched after high school brawl

24 Aug, 2019 4:41pm
3 minutes to read

The incident took place at a high school rugby match between two Auckland schools.

Misshapen carrots, which would feature alongside other imperfect fruit and vegetables sold at a cheaper price. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Yuck factor': Disgust plays major role in selective consumption habits

23 Aug, 2019 2:29pm
4 minutes to read

A new study has found a lot of work has to be done around the stigma of sustainable food.

Police have reason to believe the group is connected to similar aggravated robberies. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Arrests made following early morning aggravated robbery

23 Aug, 2019 2:20pm
2 minutes to read

Police have reason to believe the group is connected to similar aggravated robberies.

The Coca-Cola Company is a leading manufacturer of soda drinks in the world. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Coca-Cola goes green: All bottles under 1 litre from recycled plastic

22 Aug, 2019 7:10am
2 minutes to read

The changes will be implemented across Sprite, Powerade, Fanta, and L&P brands as well.

The average price for 91 octane fuel in the entire Bay of Plenty region is just 203.9 cents per litre. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Winners and losers of NZ's fuel prices: Great Barrier still at $3 mark

21 Aug, 2019 1:53pm
4 minutes to read

Great Barrier residents are still paying for $3 upwards, per litre, for petrol.

Aaron Levi's fuel tank had been cut open. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Reckless thieves find dangerous new way of stealing fuel

21 Aug, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

'It's never a good idea if you're stabbing something into a fuel tank.'

No one loves to queue for anything at the best of times, let alone at the supermarket. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Stress-free: Supermarkets reveal best times to shop

19 Aug, 2019 1:47pm
2 minutes to read

No one loves to queue for anything at the best of times, let alone at the supermarket.

It might not have looked exactly like it did in the picture but it tasted great. Photo / Dean Purcell

LIFESTYLE

'It's a lifesaver': Once timid cooks praise meal kits

18 Aug, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Meal kits like My Food Bag and HelloFresh have changed the game for numerous Kiwis.

An unscientific Herald survey of Auckland drivers indicates Kiwis are reluctant to tip. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Kiwis Uber too stingy to tip, more likely when drunk

18 Aug, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Since February, ridesharing company Uber has given customers the chance to tip drivers.

Police have blocked off a road in rural Waikato near Gordonton. Photo / Number 8 Network

NEW ZEALAND

Body in stolen van 80km from suspected Raglan shooting

16 Aug, 2019 11:51am
4 minutes to read

Emergency services were called to the incident in the early hours of Friday morning.

In the June 2019 year, total guest nights for New Zealand were 40.4 million. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Kiwis bunking up in accommodation increases domestically

15 Aug, 2019 4:01pm
3 minutes to read

In the June 2019 year, total guest nights for New Zealand were 40.4 million.

NEW ZEALAND

Dud produce finds way into more shopping trolleys

14 Aug, 2019 11:56am
2 minutes to read

Fruit and vegetables with blemishes would have gone straight to the bin once upon a time.

People have been advised not to use Go Lean Detox and Go Detox products. Photo / Medsafe

NEW ZEALAND

Weight-loss products contain drug associated with strokes

14 Aug, 2019 9:57am
2 minutes to read

The two products were found to be adulterated with sibutramine and phenolphthalein.

Cameron Mackenzie, with wife Sarah, who recently broke their mortgage for a better rate. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Auckland couple break mortgage for better deal with rival bank

12 Aug, 2019 7:22am
5 minutes to read

A mortgage adviser says there's no harm in checking if you could reel in a better deal.

Measles is one of the most infectious airborne diseases. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Large Auckland school confirms measles case

10 Aug, 2019 11:45am
3 minutes to read

An email from principal Steven Hargreaves was sent to parents and caregivers on Friday.

Commission investigator measures spacing on a cot in Tauranga. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Dangerous toys: Retailers fined $1m for sales

10 Aug, 2019 9:08am
4 minutes to read

The prosecutions should help reduce the high rates of preventable injuries in New Zealand.

The survey found some interesting results about advice and who eats together the most. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Mums the most trusted source for Kiwi cooking advice

10 Aug, 2019 6:00am
2 minutes to read

The survey found some interesting results about advice and who eats together the most.

Kimberley Carl and Steve Robertson bought their first home earlier this year, moving in on June 1. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Home buyer joy: Cheaper to buy than rent in nearly 200 NZ suburbs

9 Aug, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Auckland Central among the areas where it's cheaper to buy than rent.

Cancer patient Tracey Elliott with husband Troy. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Family says proposed cancer drugs funding would be 'life-changing'

7 Aug, 2019 8:13pm
4 minutes to read

Pending public feedback, the changes would be implemented from December 1.

The 2007 Honda Civic Type-R worth $20,000. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Garage heist: Performance cars heading to chop shop?

5 Aug, 2019 2:25pm
3 minutes to read

Car dealership owner fears stolen cars will be chopped up and sold for parts.

The 2015 Porsche GT3 worth $220,000. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Thieves fast, owner furious: $300k car heist from garage

5 Aug, 2019 9:30am
2 minutes to read

"It's not right": Car dealership owner shattered after burglary of $300k worth of cars.

Plastic bags at Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Plastic bag ban: 60 retailers already dobbed in

31 Jul, 2019 10:00am
5 minutes to read

One month on from the plastic bag ban, we reveal how many businesses flouted the ban.

At least five cars were damaged in the attack over the weekend. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Steamroller v 'boy racers': Drivers hit back at slurs

30 Jul, 2019 5:14am
4 minutes to read

Witnesses describe how a man took to a road-roller and damaged several cars.

Hundreds of New Zealand taxpayers are worth over $50 million. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Revealed: NZ's 350 new super-rich - and an $85m tax fight

29 Jul, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Each high wealth individual has, or controls, wealth in excess of $50 million.

The Waitakere Reservoir which is well under capacity for this time of year. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Dry periods loom with water storage level comfortable

22 Jul, 2019 8:45pm
4 minutes to read

Following a dry start to the year, there has been a slight respite this month.

A helicopter fighting the bush fires near Wakefield on February 7. Photo / Leon Menzies

NEW ZEALAND

Devastating Tasman blaze: $12 million price tag

18 Jul, 2019 7:00pm
3 minutes to read

Up to 22 helicopters, two fixed-wing aircraft and crews on the ground fought the blaze.

A close-up shot of a Queensland fruit fly on a feijoa leaf. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.

16 Jul, 2019 8:00am
5 minutes to read

'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'

Ish Sodhi, far left, Jimmy Neesham and Martin Guptill congratulate Ben Stokes after yesterday's final. Photo / AP

SPORT

Ben Stokes' Kiwi dad has loyalty stretched

16 Jul, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

'There is a bit of Kiwi on the cup.'

SPORT

Kane Williamson could be the best ever, commentator says

14 Jul, 2019 6:17pm
3 minutes to read

'Crowe to me was a brilliant player and Williamson is right there with him.'

Martin Guptill, centre, celebrates with teammates after MS Dhoni's dismissal. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

Super fan: Kiwi books last-minute flight to England for final

11 Jul, 2019 5:12pm
3 minutes to read

'If I didn't go and New Zealand won the World Cup I'd never forgive myself'.

AC75 concept the America's Cup 2021. Photo / Supplied

SPORT

America's Cup yachts: What's the difference?

10 Jul, 2019 6:00am
2 minutes to read

The shift in location isn't the biggest change for the upcoming America's Cup challenge.

Kahurangi is the country's second largest national park and in places is an untracked wilderness. Above, Cobb lake in Kahurangi National Park. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Kahurangi search: Missing hikers located

9 Jul, 2019 8:01pm
Quick Read

The group has been located "safe and well" following a missing persons report.

Arthur's Pass village and Otira Gorge in the Southern Alps. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Body of missing Korean tramper found

7 Jul, 2019 5:12pm
2 minutes to read

The man was tramping with a companion yesterday afternoon when he went missing.

Whau Local Board member Duncan MacDonald was censured at its business meeting tonight. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland politician censured after alleged threat

3 Jul, 2019 7:13pm
2 minutes to read

Censuring follows two complaints from members of the public about his conduct.

The valve tower at the Mangatangi Dam. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Dry July: Auckland needs more water as shortage looms

3 Jul, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

'Let's just take the small measures now that we need to save a lot of water.'

The plastic bag ban was implemented on July 1, 2019. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Only one business pinged over plastic bags

1 Jul, 2019 6:02pm
2 minutes to read

Single-use plastic shopping bags banned in New Zealand from today onwards.

A baby boy has died in Starship children's hospital after suffering severe head injuries. Image / Google

NEW ZEALAND

'Utter madness': Why was baby left with family before tragedy?

1 Jul, 2019 5:28am
3 minutes to read

The toddler died six days after he was taken to Starship Hospital.

A West Auckland family have been repeatedly harassed - and in one incident their car was graffitied. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Dead animals, racist death threats: Auckland family's harassment 'extremely disturbing'

27 Jun, 2019 2:07pm
5 minutes to read

Family endures weeks of harassment including dead animals and death threats in letterbox.

NEW ZEALAND

Police investigate death threats against family in quiet Auckland street

26 Jun, 2019 1:00pm
4 minutes to read

'I feel so worried and threatened ... I do worry about my family's safety'.

The scene of the fatal crash in downtown Auckland. Photo / Hayden Woodward

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal Lime scooter crash: One dead in Auckland incident

25 Jun, 2019 9:25am
5 minutes to read

Police confirm sudden death of 59-year-old man.

An exam question has left University of Otago law students upset. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Uni apology after law exam terrorist question makes students cry

21 Jun, 2019 11:55am
3 minutes to read

Exam question reportedly brought students to tears.