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Many junior women doctors say they face sexual harassment at work - but few report it. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'He wanted me naked': Sex harassment of young doctors

23 Jun, 2018 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Sexual harassment is rife in the medical profession, female doctors and union say.

Jason Winstanley was a smoker for 25 years, and has only managed to kick the habit thanks to vaping. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Obnoxious vapers risk turning public off

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Smokers are kicking their cigarette habit but not everyone is happy.

Uber has launched a new safety feature, which logs drivers off the app for 10 hours after they reach their legal daily limit. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Uber introduces safety feature forcing drivers to rest

14 Jun, 2018 10:16am
3 minutes to read

Uber is introducing a new safety feature which logs drivers off the app after 13 hours

Timmy Chen, front, Arthur Gillies, Sean Wakely and Freddie Gillies are cycling the globe to raise money for a cancer charity. Photo / Sean Wakely

NEW ZEALAND

Lads bike the world to raise money for cancer charity

14 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The group chucked in their 9-5 jobs for an around-the-world adventure.

Ruth Tomkins is pleading for the return of a papier-mache pig stolen from her Papakura framing store in what she believes was a premeditated heist. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Pink papier-mache pig pinched in brazen daytime heist

12 Jun, 2018 2:47pm
3 minutes to read

The owner said she'd be willing to take the matter to court if the thief could be found.

Debbie Hotene, left, with her son Rikki. She is devastated by his death and angry with P&O Cruises. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Terminally ill man dies during bucket list cruise

6 Jun, 2018 8:00pm
3 minutes to read

What was supposed to be a meaningful holiday ended in tragedy for Rikki Hotene's family.

After the Herald published Jackie Oberholzer's complaints about her rubbish collection, more came pouring in from readers. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Complaints about bin tag system come flooding in

6 Jun, 2018 2:34pm
3 minutes to read

More complaints about new bin tag system have come flooding in.

Jackie Oberholzer says the collection of her rubbish is unreliable - often the tags are taken, but the bins aren't emptied for days after. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Rubbish woes: Tags taken but bins left behind

5 Jun, 2018 5:30pm
3 minutes to read

Full bins with the tags taken were left for days on the side of the road, says resident.

NEW ZEALAND

Food writer finds ONZM right tasty

4 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Langbein says her ONZM "an acknowledgement of how important food is in our society".

Jools Topp and Lynda Topp have been made dames in today's Queen's Birthday honours. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Queen's Birthday Honours: Topp twins made Dames

4 Jun, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

The pair briefly debated whether they should accept the award.

Australian shoppers are being offered cheaper prices on goods like headphones than their Kiwi counterparts.

BUSINESS

Kiwis missing out on bargains compared with Oz

3 Jun, 2018 9:35am
3 minutes to read

The Herald found Kiwis were being charged up to three times as much for some items.

The sweet scramble at Egg and Spoon. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Rating Auckland's new eggs-only café

2 Jun, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

Egg-scuse me but is it any good?

Predatory and aggressive behaviour were concerning to the minister, he said.

NEW ZEALAND

Wheel clamping ban still on the table

1 Jun, 2018 2:46pm
3 minutes to read

Predatory behaviour of some private parking companies "cannot continue", says Faafoi.

Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi talking about the compulsory Takata recall coming into effect.

NEW ZEALAND

Takata airbag recall comes into effect

1 Jun, 2018 11:22am
3 minutes to read

Used car sellers are also banned from selling any affected vehicles within the country.

Six60 rock the Rhythm and Vines stage. Supplied by Rhythm and Vines

BUSINESS

Rhythm & Vines boosts Gisborne's economy by millions

1 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The annual New Year festival injects millions into Gisborne's economy

The regional fuel tax will hurt people in South Auckland, says local councillors.

NEW ZEALAND

Petrol tax will hurt South Auckland, say councillors

1 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The poorer communities of South Auckland will be hit hard by a regional fuel tax.

Auckland Council voted to approve the regional fuel tax, which will take effect from July 1 once it passes through Parliament.

BUSINESS

New fuel taxes need to deliver results: AA

31 May, 2018 9:12pm
4 minutes to read

AA warning both council and Government Aucklanders need to see tax benefits quickly.

Sales of winter clothing, heaters and electric blankets have spiked in the last week as an unexpectedly cold snap hit. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Heater sales soar as first chill of winter bites

30 May, 2018 10:56am
3 minutes to read

Searches and sales on heating ballooned as the first real chill of winter started to bite.

The Mt Eden Village butchery which has moved out of the village. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

The changing face of Mt Eden: Post shop saved but butcher gone

29 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The post office was saved by local intervention as bars and restaurants keep multiplying.

Leah Craven, pictured with her cat Woodstock, said she knew more about her power bill than most - and even she didn't understand all the charges. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Power bill complaints rise from baffled Kiwis

28 May, 2018 12:37pm
3 minutes to read

High bills or unexpected back bills were most commonly complained about.

The Mediterranean Galette at Black Frog cafe. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Brunch: Geographic confusion at Kingsland cafe

26 May, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

Spanish decor combines with French-style cuisine and Kiwi flair.

The paneer tikka dish at Paradise. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Takeout stakeout: Paradise

26 May, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Paradise's popularity is legendary.

The AA's Mark Stockdale credited areas in Auckland with cheaper prices as being part of the 'Gull effect

NEW ZEALAND

Petrol price wars: A 64c difference in Auckland

24 May, 2018 2:53pm
4 minutes to read

The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.

Unleaded 91-octane fuel at $3.11 a litre on Great Barrier Island.

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: At $2.51 a litre is this NZ's most expensive petrol?

23 May, 2018 7:59am
3 minutes to read

These are the most expensive places to buy fuel in New Zealand.

Auckland midwife Sandy Grey says rising petrol prices are stretching a budget that's already too thin. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Midwife: Petrol hikes a 'kick in teeth''

23 May, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

An Auckland midwife says rising petrol prices are stretching her finances too thinly.

The BP in Mt Maunganui was selling 91 for 204.9 cents a litre on May 22 - not quite as high as others, selling at 229.9 a litre. Photo / George Novak

BUSINESS

How record high prices could backfire on petrol companies

22 May, 2018 8:56pm
4 minutes to read

AA calling for a tax reduction to curb prices as 91 octane reaches $2.30 a litre.

The Herald took a snapshot of petrol prices around the country after people sent in their images of petrol stations.

NEW ZEALAND

Petrol prices around NZ: How does your town shape up?

22 May, 2018 5:22pm
3 minutes to read

Where does your fuel station stack up around the country?

$A Showgirls contract detailed $200 fines for missing shifts and other infractions, a practice allegedly widespread among large strip clubs.$

NEW ZEALAND

Dancers fined: Showgirls club accused of heavy penalties

21 May, 2018 5:24pm
4 minutes to read

The Auckland woman said she was shocked to hear how strict the rules were.

Police at the scene of the fatal crash in Albany. Photo / Sam Sword

NEW ZEALAND

Teen cyclist killed in late-night hit-and-run

19 May, 2018 7:42am
2 minutes to read

The teenager was on a bike at the time of the crash, which happened about 11pm on Friday.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson receives a hug from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after reading his Budget 2018 in Parliament. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Mixed reaction to social welfare plans

18 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Moves to tackle child poverty welcomed, but advocates say beneficiaries let down.

KidsCan boss Julie Chapman said she was relieved the wait was over.

NEW ZEALAND

Relief for KidsCan with more funds on the way

17 May, 2018 4:38pm
2 minutes to read

After an anxious wait, KidsCan has learned it will be funded for another 12 months.

The Salvation Army say they are pleased to see the Government tackling child poverty, but had hoped to see more.

NEW ZEALAND

Budget a good start but more needed to fix twin plagues, say Sallies and Union

17 May, 2018 4:08pm
3 minutes to read

Funding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed

The Government has been criticised by advocates over benefit sanctions and more prison spending in its Budget. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Government is failing beneficiaries, advocates say

17 May, 2018 3:41pm
2 minutes to read

Spending on police and no changes to benefit sanctions have been criticised by advocates

Finance Minister Grant Robertson's Budget has been met with mixed reactions regarding its efforts to reduce child poverty. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Mixed response for fund for vulnerable youth

17 May, 2018 3:17pm
3 minutes to read

Efforts to tackle child poverty in this year's Budget have been met with mixed responses.

Minister for Children Tracey Martin, left, pictured here with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, says the budget shows the Coalition Government's commitment to Kiwi kids. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Oranga Tamariki getting $270m over for next four years

17 May, 2018 2:39pm
3 minutes to read

"There's nothing more important to New Zealand than the wellbeing of its children."

Grant Robertson's Budget 2018 includes $7.9m of operating funding over four years to establish the Child Poverty Unit. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Budget 2018: $7.9 million to establish Child Poverty Unit

17 May, 2018 2:13pm
4 minutes to read

Two new child poverty reduction units are being established to combat the social issue.

The sleeping capsule advertised for rent on Trade Me looked similar to this pod for sale on alibaba.com. Photo / Alibaba

NEW ZEALAND

Sleeper pods shut down by Auckland Council

17 May, 2018 12:50pm
2 minutes to read

The pods were advertised on Trade me last year, but failed to get council consent.

Albany couple Martin Cooper and Kim van Hest. Photo /Jason Oxenham.

NEW ZEALAND

Budget: What NZ families would love to see - Case 1: The financially secure

17 May, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Funding for mental health, first home buyers and public transport were high priorities

Richard Mackay, pictured with his granddaughter at his house in Tinopai near Dargaville, said he would believe Chorus' promises when he saw them.

NEW ZEALAND

Faulty landline triggers 'panic mode' for stroke patient

16 May, 2018 3:34pm
3 minutes to read

Chorus has promised to fix the line permanently after a string of temporary fixes

James Malcolm, one of the comedians performing during the Comedy Festival.

ENTERTAINMENT

A hit and miss hour with James Malcolm

15 May, 2018 8:45pm
2 minutes to read

It's a work in progress, but Malcolm's show has flashes of brilliance

The home page for Social Pages, a social media advertising company. Photo / Socialpages.co.nz

BUSINESS

13 Commerce Commission complaints about advertising company

15 May, 2018 2:40pm
5 minutes to read

Social Pages has defended itself and says complainants suffer from "buyer's remorse".

NEW ZEALAND

Why we're willing to pay more for designer labels

14 May, 2018 12:23pm
4 minutes to read

The World saga raises questions about why people are willing to pay more for labels

Kelly Savage, who died in Japan after being restrained for 10 days in a mental health facility.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi's family in Japan for anniversary of his death

14 May, 2018 8:06am
3 minutes to read

A year since her son died in a Japanese hospital, Martha Savage is lobbying for change

In later footage police sirens can be heard as the car drives down the Northern Motorway towards the city.

NEW ZEALAND

Caught on camera: Thief steals taxi and goes on joyride

12 May, 2018 9:06pm
3 minutes to read

The taxi driver stopped to help the man who said he'd suffered a seizure.

Countdown supermarket said they usually sold eight times as many flowers on Mother's Day than the average Sunday, according to sales data. Photo / 23RF

NEW ZEALAND

Shoppers splash out for Mother's Day

12 May, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

We love to treat our mums to flowers, chocolate and a thoughtful card on Mother's Day.

Nic Sampson uses his acting skills to elevate his comedy.

ENTERTAINMENT

Is this the best show of the Comedy Fest?

9 May, 2018 8:33am
2 minutes to read

Do not miss this show.

TRAVEL

Rotorua: Trees company

8 May, 2018 3:00pm
3 minutes to read

Tess Nichol enjoys the solitude of a redwood forest, with only a few youthful distractions

Auckland Council has simple advice to keep your home warm over winter: get heat into your home, keep it there and reduce moisture.

NEW ZEALAND

How to keep warm this winter

6 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Frosty mornings are back, but there are some simple - and cheap - ways to stay warm.

Nick Loosley of Everybody Eats holding a Toms shoe - his organisation has 300 pairs give away to those in need. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Pop-up restaurant serving sole food to the needy

6 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Charitable pop-up restaurant offering footwear as well as food

The fish of the day omelette with smashed potatoes. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Grey Lynn brunch spot needs work, we will return

5 May, 2018 11:15am
2 minutes to read

Once the teething problems are ironed out, we'll be back.

Richard Morgan lived to climb, and was on a trip to a popular Australian climbing spot when he fell, suffering a raft of serious injuries last week. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi who fell 30m from rock climbing wall recovering

4 May, 2018 12:50pm
3 minutes to read

The experienced climber suffered serious injuries including a broken jaw when he fell

Rose Matafeo operates at full energy for the entire hour.

ENTERTAINMENT

Rose Matafeo delivers one of the fest's best shows

4 May, 2018 8:55am
2 minutes to read

Matafeo goes for broke in an hour of non-stop energy and laughter

Thomas Sainsbury's humour is gently mocking rather than acerbically witty.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sainsbury much more than Paula

30 Apr, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Comic has value even when he doesn't quite hit mark.

Satyam Chetty appears for sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Man jailed for rape of teen was on bail for previous sexual offending

27 Apr, 2018 9:40am
3 minutes to read

Satyam Chetty was jailed for 10 years for two rapes, including that of a 13-year-old.

Information released to the Herald under the OIA showed the safe was cracked open by a rubbish compactor truck. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Rubbish collectors used compactor to break open safe with $30k inside

23 Apr, 2018 4:35pm
3 minutes to read

'Compacting cycle' broke open safe, revealing estimated $30,000 cash to contractors.

Shiree Mackay is worried that her elderly father will die if his landline is not fixed, because it is connected to his St John medical alert pendant. Photo / Peter Meecham

NEW ZEALAND

'Dad could die' if landline not fixed, say family

23 Apr, 2018 3:47pm
3 minutes to read

The man and his family say fixing the faulty landline is a matter of life or death.

About 150 Vector customers are still without power following last week's storm. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Call to Utilities Disputes fast-tracks lengthy power outage

20 Apr, 2018 1:23pm
4 minutes to read

Desperate, the Epsom woman called Utility Disputes who fast-tracked her repairs.

The wreck of one of the cars from the accident, which claimed three lives. Photo / Newshub

NEW ZEALAND

Triple fatality crash: Ute was reported stolen before collision

20 Apr, 2018 8:38am
4 minutes to read

A 54-year-old man is in a critical but stable condition at Middlemore Hospital.

NEW ZEALAND

Uber drivers call foul on $65 'drop off' fees on viaduct

18 Apr, 2018 7:33pm
3 minutes to read

Tensions are rising between parking enforcement and Uber drivers at Princes Wharf.

Advocacy groups says wheel clamping should be banned - but have welcomed moves to regulate the practice.

NEW ZEALAND

Wheel clamping regulation 'a good start' says Consumer NZ

17 Apr, 2018 2:42pm
3 minutes to read

Both consumer watchdogs and staff within the industry have welcomed regulation.

More victims of Beds to Go have come forward - and another bed shop has offered to step in and help. Photo / Tess Nichol

BUSINESS

Bed shop collapse: Family $3600 out of pocket, sleeping on the floor

17 Apr, 2018 11:45am
4 minutes to read

One family of four had to sleep on the floor for more than a week after moving house.

Government regulation of the wheel clamping industry is likely to introduce a cap on the amount a private parking enforcement company could demand from a motorist. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Wheel clamping regulation is coming, Minister says

16 Apr, 2018 8:53pm
3 minutes to read

The Government has signalled regulation is on the cards for the contentious practice