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Home / Latest news

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Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71
Entertainment
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Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

The Schitt's Creek and Beetlejuice actor's cause of death is not yet known.

30 Jan 06:47 PM
Property
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How an angry night on Google led to a $25m luxury mansion

Trophy home took three years to build and has never been lived in.

30 Jan 06:46 PM
Property
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Kiwi buyers in NZ's wealthiest town now facing competition from Aussie plumbers

Strong Australian dollar gives buyers from across the ditch more firepower.

30 Jan 06:40 PM

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'Everyone thought we were crazy': Designer transforms 'ugly beige' rental into dream bach
Property
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'Everyone thought we were crazy': Designer transforms 'ugly beige' rental into dream bach

She bought the Taupō home after a disastrous auction.

30 Jan 06:35 PM
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Debt hangover: Covid loans put pressure on small firms as failures and IRD write-offs mount
Companies

Debt hangover: Covid loans put pressure on small firms as failures and IRD write-offs mount

Nearly $450m of the scheme’s loans are in default, with more write-offs likely.

30 Jan 06:00 PM
3 million pages of new Epstein files released
World

3 million pages of new Epstein files released

30 Jan 05:53 PM
Death penalty off: Accused health CEO killer now faces life in prison
World

Death penalty off: Accused health CEO killer now faces life in prison

30 Jan 05:42 PM
Vintage Djokovic beats Sinner in late-nighter to reach another final
Australian Open

Vintage Djokovic beats Sinner in late-nighter to reach another final

30 Jan 05:32 PM
Former CNN host arrested in connection with US church protest
World

Former CNN host arrested in connection with US church protest

30 Jan 05:31 PM
Breakers stun Melbourne United as López drops 32
Breakers
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Breakers stun Melbourne United as López drops 32

Karim López, 18, hit 32 points, with 19 coming in a blistering fourth quarter.

30 Jan 05:25 PM
Trump announces pick for next US central bank chief
World

Trump announces pick for next US central bank chief

His nomination faces a shaky path through a narrowly split Senate panel.

30 Jan 05:19 PM
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Opinion: Why Scott Robertson’s exit won’t fix All Blacks’ deeper problems
Rugby

Opinion: Why Scott Robertson’s exit won’t fix All Blacks’ deeper problems

The NZR board’s call has reignited debate over player cycles and coaching blame.

30 Jan 05:01 PM
Review: Dave Dobbyn at BNZ Theatre was a gig that mattered
Reviews

Review: Dave Dobbyn at BNZ Theatre was a gig that mattered

Following Teeks last Friday, Dobbyn was the second big artist to perform at the new venue.

30 Jan 05:00 PM
Mount tragedy: Loss, grief and coming together
New Zealand

Mount tragedy: Loss, grief and coming together

'We’ve lost people, we’ve lost houses, and many people have also lost their maunga.'

30 Jan 04:10 PM
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Editorial: We are at a crossroad; if we don’t make the difficult decisions then our insurers will
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Editorial: We are at a crossroad; if we don’t make the difficult decisions then our insurers will

OPINION: While we still can, the country needs to invest in our defence.

30 Jan 04:07 PM
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Letters: We need to have an honest conversation about the resilience of our highways
Letters to the Editor

Letters: We need to have an honest conversation about the resilience of our highways

OPINION: The ICE raids do not reflect the reality in America, writes a Herald reader.

30 Jan 04:01 PM
LeBron James' tears stoke retirement talk
Sport

LeBron James' tears stoke retirement talk

The NBA legend admits this emotional return to Cleveland may have been his last there.

30 Jan 04:01 PM
Convicted killer Scott Watson told 'stay out of trouble' after attacking another inmate
New Zealand

Convicted killer Scott Watson told 'stay out of trouble' after attacking another inmate

Watson has been in prison for 27 years for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economy
Thomas Coughlan
OpinionThomas Coughlan

Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economy

As Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland warned to expect major disruption as protests hit city centre today
Auckland

Auckland warned to expect major disruption as protests hit city centre today

Buses into the city will be detoured from 11am, delaying many commuters.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Rhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'
New Zealand

Rhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'

A shortage of dialysis chairs is 'verging on breaking point' for the NZ health system.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
From Pride to picnics: Fun ways to make the most of a short Auckland weekend
Lifestyle

From Pride to picnics: Fun ways to make the most of a short Auckland weekend

Free and family-friendly events span beaches, gardens, the zoo and city squares.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
Morning quiz: Who will become the fifth English-born Warriors player?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: Who will become the fifth English-born Warriors player?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
'Big change': Heavy rain and gale-force winds to hit Monday rush hour commuters
New Zealand

'Big change': Heavy rain and gale-force winds to hit Monday rush hour commuters

Despite the storm, daytime highs will still reach the high 20s and low 30s.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
Berry tiramisu twist makes the most of summer’s sweetest fruit
Lifestyle

Berry tiramisu twist makes the most of summer’s sweetest fruit

It's the perfect pick-me-up dessert to serve after a decadent lunch.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
Kids trek 3km over rough terrain to bypass slips and reach tournament
New Zealand

Kids trek 3km over rough terrain to bypass slips and reach tournament

'That’s heart. That’s grit. That’s next-level commitment.'

30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Eru Kapa-Kingi on his moko kanohi and values
Politics

Eru Kapa-Kingi on his moko kanohi and values

Toitu te Tiriti spokesman Eru Kapa-Kingi talks about his past, the present and his ideal future. Video / NZ Herald

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30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Eru Kapa-Kingi on his moko kanohi and values
Politics

Eru Kapa-Kingi on his moko kanohi and values

Toitu te Tiriti spokesman Eru Kapa-Kingi talks about his past, the present and his ideal future. Video / NZ Herald

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30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Eru Kapa-Kingi on the Treaty of Waitangi
Politics

Eru Kapa-Kingi on the Treaty of Waitangi

Toitu te Tiriti spokesman Eru Kapa-Kingi talks about his past, the present and his ideal future. Video / NZ Herald

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30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Watch: From hikoi to High Court - Eru Kapa-Kingi on leadership, love and loyalty
Politics

Watch: From hikoi to High Court - Eru Kapa-Kingi on leadership, love and loyalty

Eru Kapa-Kingi has helped organise a march, Toitū Te Aroha, in central Auckland today.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
From roller coaster to rewards: Why this pair won’t go back to a 9 to 5 job
Business

From roller coaster to rewards: Why this pair won’t go back to a 9 to 5 job

Couple shares highs and lows of going self-employed in their 20s.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Watch: From hikoi to High Court - Eru Kapa-Kingi on leadership, love and loyalty
Politics

Watch: From hikoi to High Court - Eru Kapa-Kingi on leadership, love and loyalty

Eru Kapa-Kingi has helped organise a march, Toitū Te Aroha, in central Auckland today.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
Is this age-old racing saying true? That might depend on the horse
Racing

Is this age-old racing saying true? That might depend on the horse

Some of the biggest names racing today face a weighty problem.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Mary Holm: When to sell your rental property
Mary Holm
OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: When to sell your rental property

OPINION: Property prices are down but you might wait years for them to recover.

30 Jan 04:00 PM
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Restrained again: Tova's later Breakfast; Ex-adman's book skewers awards obsession
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Restrained again: Tova's later Breakfast; Ex-adman's book skewers awards obsession

BSA rules on TVNZ/Tom Phillips privacy complaint; Extraordinary life of Brian FM founder.

30 Jan 11:01 AM
Four dead in suspected murder-suicide at Perth home
World

Four dead in suspected murder-suicide at Perth home

Officers say no weapon was used and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

30 Jan 08:04 AM
'Dangerous place': Queen legend rules out US return over Trump and safety fears
Entertainment

'Dangerous place': Queen legend rules out US return over Trump and safety fears

May has also ruled out Glastonbury over his long-running badger cull protest.

30 Jan 07:55 AM
UFC 325: Kiwi Tau misses weight; fight for UFC contract cancelled
UFC

UFC 325: Kiwi Tau misses weight; fight for UFC contract cancelled

Tau had to weigh in twice after an unusual reading, but missed the flyweight limit.

30 Jan 07:53 AM
'Not Brad Pitt': NZ residents with 'international flavour' buy wellness guru's luxury estates
Property

'Not Brad Pitt': NZ residents with 'international flavour' buy wellness guru's luxury estates

But Matt Chapman's stunning coastal farms did win over the Hollywood star.

30 Jan 07:52 AM
Best garden loungers: How to choose outdoor furniture that will survive NZ’s sun
Property

Best garden loungers: How to choose outdoor furniture that will survive NZ’s sun

Experts on the best garden sofas and loungers for downpours and UV rays.

30 Jan 07:45 AM
Police recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck wound
Crime

Police recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck wound

The jury panel is now down to 11 after a member improperly looked up the mansion's value.

30 Jan 07:00 AM
Activewear brand AROHA shamed for 'appropriating' Māori culture
Wellington

Activewear brand AROHA shamed for 'appropriating' Māori culture

The owner said she chose the name because she "wanted to be a little bit different”.

30 Jan 07:00 AM
'He’s so handsome': Jason Segel on being in awe of 83-year-old Harrison Ford
Entertainment

'He’s so handsome': Jason Segel on being in awe of 83-year-old Harrison Ford

Co-star Michael Urie says Ford's grumpy red carpet image is 'just an act'.

30 Jan 06:49 AM
'A pretty important time': Team NZ add Olympic, SailGP champion to sailing team
America's Cup

'A pretty important time': Team NZ add Olympic, SailGP champion to sailing team

Australian Iain Jensen is the second non-national to join, along with Chris Draper.

30 Jan 06:23 AM
Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case
New Zealand

Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case

Strict reporting conditions mean nothing else can be said about the judge's decision.

30 Jan 06:17 AM
Gisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industry
New Zealand

Gisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industry

The group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.

30 Jan 06:12 AM
Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car
New Zealand

Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car

Brett Henderson was accused of intentionally hitting the man after an earlier incident.

30 Jan 06:00 AM
Trump says Putin agrees to pause Kyiv strikes amid harsh cold
World

Trump says Putin agrees to pause Kyiv strikes amid harsh cold

Kyiv faces temperatures as low as minus 30C with power and heating crippled.

30 Jan 05:37 AM
Old Hollywood romance: The $13m heirloom behind Margot Robbie's latest look
Entertainment

Old Hollywood romance: The $13m heirloom behind Margot Robbie's latest look

The Australian actress stars as Catherine Earnshaw in "Wuthering Heights".

30 Jan 05:03 AM
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Market close: Hotel shares interest may flag takeover bid
Shares

Market close: Hotel shares interest may flag takeover bid

The S&P/NZX 50 Index traded strongly late and closed at 13,423.18, up 74.56 points.

30 Jan 05:02 AM
Warning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virus
New Zealand

Warning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virus

Like Covid-19, Nipah is a zoonotic virus – one passed on from animals to humans.

30 Jan 05:00 AM
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How losing my limbs turned me into a different kind of cook
Lifestyle

How losing my limbs turned me into a different kind of cook

NYT: After waking from a coma, one woman had to find a new way to cook, eat and live.

30 Jan 05:00 AM
Teen killed in Mt Maunganui landslide was with the 'love of her life'
New Zealand

Teen killed in Mt Maunganui landslide was with the 'love of her life'

Sharon Maccanico's parents said their "hearts are broken" following her death.

30 Jan 04:52 AM
Grieving parents to visit K’gari where daughter died as safety calls grow
World

Grieving parents to visit K’gari where daughter died as safety calls grow

Autopsy results point to drowning, with dingo bites ruled non-fatal.

30 Jan 04:36 AM
Faces of the victims: Families share memories of deadly landslide victims
New Zealand

Faces of the victims: Families share memories of deadly landslide victims

Victims include tourists, school friends, a tutor and a 10-year-old boy.

30 Jan 04:22 AM
New theatre, new fans: Teeks’ soulful Waikato debut wins over diverse crowd
Danielle Zollickhofer
ReviewsDanielle Zollickhofer

New theatre, new fans: Teeks’ soulful Waikato debut wins over diverse crowd

A surprise duet with Maisey Rika drew the night's loudest applause at the Hamilton event.

30 Jan 04:00 AM
'Really brutal': Notorious killer offers detailed explanation of violence for first time
New Zealand

'Really brutal': Notorious killer offers detailed explanation of violence for first time

The killing happened in Sophie Elliott's Dunedin bedroom in January 2008.

30 Jan 04:00 AM
NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk
New Zealand

NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk

Up to 37% of people aged 75 and over are not online or digitally literate.

30 Jan 04:00 AM
Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran
World

Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran

Iran warns US carriers and Gulf bases are within range of its missiles.

30 Jan 03:59 AM
NZ Post store cuts leave seniors at risk
New Zealand

NZ Post store cuts leave seniors at risk

Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen talks to The Front Page about what the closing of 142 NZ Post services in 2026 means for seniors.

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30 Jan 03:55 AM
'It’s been one hell of a year': Family mourns 11yo daughter killed by drugged driver
New Zealand

'It’s been one hell of a year': Family mourns 11yo daughter killed by drugged driver

“Knowing our baby was taken from someone else’s hands is the hardest feeling ever.”

30 Jan 03:30 AM
Serial school burglar loses bid to cut prison term
New Zealand

Serial school burglar loses bid to cut prison term

Mitchelle Anderson burgled Rotorua Boys' High School three times in one month.

30 Jan 03:30 AM
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Gold rush: As price soars past US$5000, is a bubble about to burst?
Commodities

Gold rush: As price soars past US$5000, is a bubble about to burst?

Fomo, ambitious crypto barons, US President all get some credit or blame for gold boom.

30 Jan 03:14 AM
Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder
New Zealand

Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder

The woman was found dead on New Year's Day at a Pukehina orchard.

30 Jan 02:48 AM
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NZ, US in discussions over critical minerals framework as Trump seeks to counter China
Politics

NZ, US in discussions over critical minerals framework as Trump seeks to counter China

The Government is working towards an announcement.

30 Jan 02:32 AM
Hawke's Bay roads hold up after deluge despite spike in potholes
New Zealand

Hawke's Bay roads hold up after deluge despite spike in potholes

Crews were on standby through the heavy rain to tackle potholes and damage.

30 Jan 02:30 AM
Cybersecurity company identifies person behind Manage My Health hack
New Zealand

Cybersecurity company identifies person behind Manage My Health hack

Cyber firm IOC3 says it has identified the hacker known online as Kazu.

30 Jan 02:16 AM
Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away
New Zealand

Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away

NZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.

30 Jan 02:12 AM
Lifeguards clear Mount Maunganui clubhouse
New Zealand

Lifeguards clear Mount Maunganui clubhouse

Mount Maunganui lifeguards getting their equipment under police supervision and with the approval and support of other organisations. Video / AckerMerc - @ackermerc

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30 Jan 02:06 AM
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Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next
All Blacks

Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next

NZ Rugby should do everything in its power to convince Rennie to coach the All Blacks.

30 Jan 02:01 AM
Mount waterpipe network probed after deadly landslide kills six campers
New Zealand

Mount waterpipe network probed after deadly landslide kills six campers

Council maps show water pipes directly above the campground hit by the slip.

30 Jan 02:01 AM
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Squeezed: Rio Beverages founder's second juice business in liquidation, owes $1.12m
Retail

Squeezed: Rio Beverages founder's second juice business in liquidation, owes $1.12m

David Thexton and co-owner Amanda Morgan blamed the economic downturn for its insolvency.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
Afternoon quiz: What was the name of the Russian space station launched in 1986 and deorbited in 2001?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: What was the name of the Russian space station launched in 1986 and deorbited in 2001?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Wellington

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

Shut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
Investigator at heart of Harry’s privacy battle branded a ‘fantasist’
World

Investigator at heart of Harry’s privacy battle branded a ‘fantasist’

Dr Evan Harris told the court that Christine Hart was 'obsessed with Hugh Grant'.

30 Jan 01:55 AM
Mongrel Mob member jailed for 12 years for sexual offending against young girls
New Zealand

Mongrel Mob member jailed for 12 years for sexual offending against young girls

Harmer was convicted on 14 charges involving multiple young girls.

30 Jan 01:46 AM
The Country: Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year contest
New Zealand

The Country: Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year contest

On today: Todd McClay, Emma Higgins, Te Radar, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Hamish McKay.

30 Jan 01:45 AM
Salt Path author to publish new book delayed by ‘distress’ over scandal
Entertainment

Salt Path author to publish new book delayed by ‘distress’ over scandal

The new book was delayed 12 months after a high-profile expose.

30 Jan 01:42 AM
Melania's documentary may have become a nightmare but Jeff Bezos still comes out a winner
Entertainment

Melania's documentary may have become a nightmare but Jeff Bezos still comes out a winner

Disgraced director Brett Ratner lived at Mar-a-Lago while making the film.

30 Jan 01:33 AM
Rideshare driver accused of killing young Kiwi lawyer in Sydney hit-and-run dies before trial
New Zealand

Rideshare driver accused of killing young Kiwi lawyer in Sydney hit-and-run dies before trial

Otago and Harvard Law School graduate Mitch East had only recently moved to Sydney.

30 Jan 01:00 AM
Person airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highway
New Zealand

Person airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highway

The rural crash, which gave three others minor injuries, happened about 11.40am.

30 Jan 12:54 AM
'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march
Auckland

'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march

Brian Tamaki says the march is about 'presence, not permission' and intends to walk.

30 Jan 12:46 AM
'Hero' educator who warned other campers third victim to be formally identified by coroner
New Zealand

'Hero' educator who warned other campers third victim to be formally identified by coroner

Lisa Maclennan woke holidaymakers up at 5am to warn them of the bank's imminent danger.

30 Jan 12:22 AM
Justice Dept brings federal charge against man accused of attack on congresswoman
World

Justice Dept brings federal charge against man accused of attack on congresswoman

Anthony Kazmierczak is accused of spraying Ilhan Omar with a syringe.

30 Jan 12:15 AM
Anthony Joshua speaks on camera for first time since Nigeria crash
Boxing

Anthony Joshua speaks on camera for first time since Nigeria crash

Joshua was a passenger in an SUV that crashed in Nigeria on December 29.

30 Jan 12:09 AM
Gas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits line
New Zealand

Gas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits line

Police urge the public to stay away from the Wharewaka area in Taupō.

30 Jan 12:07 AM
Lifeguards race to clear gear from red-stickered Mount Maunganui base clubhouse
New Zealand

Lifeguards race to clear gear from red-stickered Mount Maunganui base clubhouse

The clubhouse was red placarded after last Thursday's slip.

30 Jan 12:01 AM
Big cities drive up consumer confidence in latest survey
Business

Big cities drive up consumer confidence in latest survey

More households now think it is a good time to make major purchases again.

30 Jan 12:00 AM
Preserving sacrifice: Major upgrade for Hastings Hall of Memories
New Zealand

Preserving sacrifice: Major upgrade for Hastings Hall of Memories

Work starts this week and is expected to take about nine months to finish.

30 Jan 12:00 AM
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'Should communities move?' Land use in slip-prone areas must change, expert warns
New Zealand

'Should communities move?' Land use in slip-prone areas must change, expert warns

Professor James Renwick says councils must rethink homes, campsites near risky slopes.

30 Jan 12:00 AM
Apple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surge
Business

Apple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surge

Apple devices in active use worldwide now exceed 2.5 billion.

29 Jan 11:53 PM
Fake hot spring sends tourists flocking to non-existent Tasmanian paradise
World

Fake hot spring sends tourists flocking to non-existent Tasmanian paradise

Expert Anne Hardy says 90% of ChatGPT travel itineraries contain errors.

29 Jan 11:43 PM
Mitchell signs new deal with England’s Red Roses
Sport

Mitchell signs new deal with England’s Red Roses

Mitchell has led England to 25 straight wins and two Six Nations Slams.

29 Jan 11:28 PM
Wellington taxi company goes under after airport changes rules
Wellington

Wellington taxi company goes under after airport changes rules

The liquidator said the case raised "serious questions" about protections for businesses.

29 Jan 11:11 PM
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