'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Wellington
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
‘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.
'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restoration
The 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.
'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrants
Figures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.
New claims on top cop's psychometric test exemptions for police recruits
Thirty-six recruits re-sat psychometric tests without the six-month stand down.
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.
Elliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big game
OPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.
How traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agriculture
Matariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.
'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientists
The trio will study for three months at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.
Kiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarships
Three Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland cafe to close after 70 years following rates dispute settlement
Rupa's Cafe has fought off Covid-19 restrictions and an unpaid rates bill nearing $1m.
Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw
The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.
'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff
The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.
Peter Jackson seeks consent to create museum in Shelly Bay
Billionaire filmmaker plans to 'enhance the amenity' of the long-contested seaside land.
Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York
It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.
‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards
Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.
Rich-lister philanthropist backs Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung
The wealthy donor believes the capital is in 'serious decline'.
National loses Kiwis’ confidence handling inflation to Labour - survey
Inflation is the top issue for Kiwis and they think Labour is best to keep prices down.
'Compelled to stay': More teachers working past 65 amid shortages
In 2024, 8072 teachers over 65 made up about 10% of the workforce.
Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.
Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns
Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.
Has Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?
There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.
Woman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlier
The man who assaulted her cannot be named due to a pending appeal.
Watch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
See performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them
The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.
Top cop allowed failed recruits into police college
Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers admitted letting two failed applicants into training.
Hansells owes $10m to staff, ANZ, IRD and company linked to the Hart family
Company linked to Graeme Hart bought company after it went into receivership.
Hospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skull
Fuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up
Cabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.
Former reality TV star running for Wellington City Council
Teal Mau and wife Sophia appeared in My Kitchen Rules in 2017.