You are here
NZ Herald
Market close: Sharemarket sheds another half per cent
It was déjà vu on the New Zealand sharemarket. The blue chip stocks were still volatile, trading was again cautious and the market shed another half per cent – having fallen in seven of the last eight ...
Seafood ban: Govt in talks with China over unexpected export freeze
Government officials say they've had "constructive engagement" with Chinese authorities, as they try to understand why China has slapped suspensions on some New Zealand seafood exports.
The Ministry ...
I spy with my little tie: Which MPs embraced the new tie-optional rules?
Just six male MPs decided to break with a more than 160-year tradition this afternoon, opting not to wear a tie in Parliament.
This is despite Speaker Trevor Mallard for the first time giving men the ...
Entertainer pleads guilty on eve of prominent businessman's trial
A New Zealand entertainer has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice on the eve of his and a prominent and wealthy businessman's trial.
The entertainer, who still cannot be named ...
Damien Venuto: Why the supposed war on barbecues was irresistibly seductive
OPINION:
The hallowed Kiwi barbecue was placed on extinction watch this month, with reports that climate scientists had identified it as an enemy that had to be vanquished.
The claim was first ...
Live: One historical Covid case today
There is one historical case of Covid-19 in managed isolation today, the Ministry of Health has revealed.
Historical cases, they clarified, are not considered to be currently infectious.
There are no ...
'Incredible moment': Photographer shares epic secret spot
A photograph from an Auckland drone photographer is bringing delight to locals after he highlighted a natural attraction many never knew was right in their backyard.
Mark Yelavic shared the photo of ...
Paul Lewis: Four reasons 2023 America's Cup won't leave Auckland
Here's a wager – in spite of reports that Emirates Team NZ is hawking the America's Cup round to overseas venues (should they successfully defend this time), I bet the next Cup regatta will be held in ...
Tourism boss: Kiwis need a jolt to see the country
Almost a year since international travel was thrown into chaos, Tourism New Zealand's boss says Kiwis need a jolt to get out and see their own country.
And René de Monchy says that although there is ...
11 steps to impress your boss and thrive in your job
Managing your relationship with your bosses can be as important as tackling your task list. Tuning in to their preferences, communicating skillfully and earning their trust with stellar work can improve ...
Wellington's whopping 14pc rates rise; $2.7b to fix water woes
Wellington's mayor is introducing the most challenging budget he's ever seen, with the proposition of a 14 per cent rates increase for the city.
The capital is facing a myriad of cost pressures including ...
Reserve Bank data breach: Orr gains high-ground as Accellion dodges questions
The Reserve Bank has gained the high-ground against Accellion, after the bank's US technology partner refused to challenge RBNZ's version of events.
Yesterday, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr alleged Accellion ...
Dilworth sexual abuse accused identity revealed as Scout master
The man who died last year after being charged in relation to historical sexual offending at Dilworth school was an air traffic controller and long-serving volunteer and staff member of New Zealand's ...
Nomads gang killing: Jailed for fatal 'hiding'
An aspiring Nomads gang member has been jailed for more than five years over the killing of a gang associate who was "due a hiding".
Justin Richard Burke, 33, had denied killing Shayne George Heappey ...
Tackling the housing crisis: Govt confirms it's scrapping outdated RMA
New Zealand's outdated master act for the environment will be scrapped and replaced with three new ones, helping tackle a spiralling housing crisis and climate change threats.
The Government today confirmed ...
Mortgages wars: Another bank offers sub-2% rate
The mortgage rate wars have stepped up a notch with another bank offering a sub-2 per cent rate.
HSBC has launched a 1.99 per cent rate for both 12- and 18-month fixed terms matching Heartland Bank's ...
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff member recalls fatal robbery 33 years on
One of the bar staff present during the fatal Red Fox Tavern robbery has recalled an explosion and hoping against hope the slain publican was okay more than 30 years after the events transpired.
Mark ...
Ties no longer mandatory in Parliament, Trevor Mallard announces
Speaker Trevor Mallard has announced that ties are no longer mandatory in Parliament.
It comes days after a dress code stoush between him and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi, which saw Waititi ...
'A significant toll on me': Green Party MP explains Mexico trip
Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March has revealed the reason for his trip to Mexico - he went to visit his sick father and terminally ill step-mother.
March, who is currently in managed isolation with his ...