Assistant Chief of Staff, NZ Herald
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
Formula threat: 2000 persons of interest
Almost 2000 people are being viewed as persons of interest in the investigation into the threat to contaminate infant formula with 1080 poison.
1080 threat: Dairy firms reassure
Dairy companies are confident security measures at their facilities are tight enough to prevent a 1080 contamination.
Drought to be declared in South Island
A medium-adverse drought event will be declared and a Government assistance package announced in the South Island today.
Cream recall sparks illness concerns
News that Fonterra has recalled some batches of fresh cream has people worried that illness they have suffered is due to consuming the contaminated product.