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Air NZ tech boss tipped as new CEO
Could Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?
'Take a haircut': Kāinga Ora could lose millions on Wellington site bought at peak
The agency bought the land in 2022 for $4.1m. It's now valued at $1.38m.
Top secret prototype sports car being tested in NZ crashes near Queenstown
Staff in AMG-branded gear worked to conceal the damaged car at the scene.
'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works
'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'
A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list
Judi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.
Could companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?
Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.
Letters: It is not easy to tackle the dominionism of Destiny Church
OPINION: We need to understand why people want to join Destiny Church.
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown should stop redesigning bus routes
OPINION: Auckland's mayor seems to be trying to take over bus-route planning.
Most of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to rise
The partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.
Audrey Young: Rating David Seymour as Acting Prime Minister
OPINION: David Seymour had two reasons to celebrate today.
$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law change
Banks are to benefit from the controversial decision.
Napier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers
'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.
Editorial: Super Rugby Pacific has turned around – and fast
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific's changes have sped up the game and made it a better watch.
Supermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in fines
The maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.
Letters: Ongoing consequences of Trump's actions awaited with dread
OPINION: A reader worries what might happen after the US joined Israel in its Iran attack.
Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says
'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'
Tech Insider: Australia's U16 social media ban passes key test – but NZ watchdog remains sceptical
Netsafe's CEO has criticised the under-16 ban as a 'bureaucratic fever dream'.
Audrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on Iran
OPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
'More powerful than penalties': New ombudsman's vision for change
The new Ombudsman has been in his role for just 12 weeks.
Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.
ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling
Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.
Wayne Brown redesigns a railway station
Reroute buses to stop at the station and get a big developer on board now, says the mayor.
Letters: The Monte Cecilia bowl is a naturally perfect, magical area for people and pets
OPINION: The Super Rugby Pacific final the Crusaders won was a deadly dull affair.
Opinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radar
ANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.
Property manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standards
Quinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.
Shane Te Pou: Grassroots organisations key to stopping the cycle of abuse
A recent death highlights the tragic issue of young Māori being killed.
Letters: Special visas policy is fraught with potholes
OPINION: We must avoid a wider conflict with China at all costs.
Editorial: Luxon’s lack of geopolitical experience is showing
OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon risks looking rather naive and potentially worse.
Ryan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain world
OPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.
The unique camera China used to film Christopher Luxon and what it means
A Chinese cameraman brought a unique camera to film Luxon in Beijing.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
David Seymour: I was invited to Oxford but learned a sad thing about NZ
OPINION: The debate ended with a 54-46 loss for Seymour’s team.
Watch: Forestry skidder tipped over cliff after logging company goes bust
Video of the tumble down the bank includes the caption '“pay ya bills or pay the price'.
Simon Wilson's Love this City: Dogs, dogs, dogs! (and cheaper public transport)
Opinion: The council's new plans for dog walking are coming to a showdown.
Peeping drones? 54% increase in incidents amid privacy fears
Drones’ capabilities have made the technology 'like opening Pandora’s Box'.
Why are we cutting our babies' tongues? Warning as surgeries on newborns triple
An anaesthetist told the Herald he refused to assist with tongue-tie surgery.
Letters: Absence of economic evaluation of commercial GMO raises concerns
OPINION: Monte Cecilia has clearly been taken over by dog owners.
Adam Pearse: Scrutiny stunts shouldn’t distract from warning voters are sending
Opinion: Escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten NZ's economic recovery.
‘No, it’s not’: Luxon denies new China flight part of Belt and Road Initiative
China thinks NZ has signed up to a big Belt and Road project. Luxon disagrees.
Alleged Auckland drug kingpin hiding in Mexico, police believe
Andre James faces new drug charges after skipping NZ before he could be arrested in 2019.
Jobs on the line at Auckland's plush Government House in cost-cutting proposal
A Govt department has proposed disestablishing 77 jobs, including some at the Epsom site.
Opinion: Global aid cuts fuel refugee hunger crisis
World Vision highlights hunger's impact on displaced people in 13 countries.
Letters: Fair taxes is one way helping those who struggle
OPINION: Greens' budget plans would help lift the many.
Matthew Hooton: Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new low
OPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked.
Editorial: Matariki and honours - a match made in the heavens?
OPINION: Honours at Matariki needn’t take anything away from its purpose and mana.