‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social content
There have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.
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Radio personality among Destiny Church protesters
Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.
‘Killing the city’: Furious motorcyclists slam $1 per hour parking proposal
Some motorcyclists argue the new fee will deter people from coming into Wellington City.
Police detain Du Val founder outside Remuera home after run-in with photographer
Images have emerged of Clarke being escorted away in handcuffs.
Luxon not ruling out directly appointing public service chief executives
The PM would not rule out directly appointing them himself either.
‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence paling
Crimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.
Rainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversity
The Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.
Government to invest in conservation tourism
The government is investing $30m to support conservation tourism. Video / Mark Mitchell
Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
Passengers received up to $700 each to disembark the overweight flight.
Mother charged with reckless driving after fatal crash
Police alleged she may have been involved in a dispute with another driver.
'It’s freedom': Major milestone for aerial topdresser
'Every farm you can see around here, I’ve topdressed it.'
PM hits back at Destiny Church over violent Rainbow protest
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Destiny Church members who stormed a library event in West Auckland on Saturday crossed the line. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘Not far from the finish line’: New approach to Piarere roundabout
The new Piarere roundabout approach will open on February 25.
Man falsely claimed Covid relief money - twice
The Auckland man used the relief money for personal items and gambling.
Winston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry company
The company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries.
Wayne Brown to announce mayoral re-election bid on Wednesday
Brown will announce his plans at the Royal Yacht Squadron.
Large Port Waikato bushfire ‘rapidly spreading’, evacuations under way
The blaze continues to burn through layers of vegetation.
‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood risk
There is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.
Muggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North Island
Why Rotorua is the poster child for this week's high humidity.
Historic sitting: Poverty Bay to plead case for big match
Premier club competition down to six teams as Waikohu drops to Senior 1.
Watch: PM hits back at Destiny Church after violent Auckland Rainbow event protest
The Prime Minister said Destiny Church's actions were 'not the Kiwi way'.
E.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottles
An MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.
Six missions in three days for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
A couple were trapped in an overturned vehicle near Whāngārā on Saturday.
Preserving history: Phase 2 work under way on Cenotaph
Ensuring monument's longevity; maintaining its historical and cultural significance
Ocean Swim back for a milestone 20th year, locals needed to join the fun
Swim races range from 200m to 2.5km, welcoming all ages and abilities.
Afternoon quiz: “Cook the man some eggs” is a famous line from which Kiwi film?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Yaba Daba Do! Rotorua team reclaim trolley crown in blistering ride
Rotorua's Red Stag Timber crew have taken the Red Bull Trolley Derby for the second time.
Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.
A ‘war cry’ for sexual assault survivors: One-woman play comes to Bay
High school and tertiary students are being offered free tickets.
Forecast deluges won’t ease North Island’s ‘unusual’ big summer dry
Downpours forecast this week unlikely to put dent in North Island's expanding dryness.
Big bucks for bigeye ... Lauti whānau reel in $10k catch at Marlin and Tuna Hunt
'Boomer' of a tournament ... 'as good as any in New Zealand': Fishing club president
Wellington social housing buildings earthquake-prone
Tenants will be rehomed when required for earthquake-strengthening work.
Cancer patient loses lung after surgeon botches tumour removal
Now he has cancer in his remaining lung which can't be operated on due to only having one.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference