National

Kiwis not getting their five-plus a day: vege boss

Process Vegetables New Zealand chair David Hadfield said there has been a significant drop in the...

Kiwis not getting their five-plus a day: vege boss

At a time when both Wattie's and McCain have announced factory closures, supermarket retailer Woolworths says sales of frozen vegetables have been declining.

Son spends food budget on video game 'gems'

Six-year-old spends Dad's food budget on video game 'gems'

A six-year-old who spent $800 buying "gems" for his video games left his father without enough money to pay for food.

Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by weekend

The government says the bill aims to reduce red tape, make it easier for businesses to obtain...

Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by weekend

Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend.

SUBSCRIBER

Former census boss hits out

SUBSCRIBER

Former census boss hits out

Former government statistician Len Cook is hitting out at the proposed new census, saying the country is is in the midst of a ‘‘population storm’’ and reliable data is desperately needed.

Western Springs Bowl given green light in Auckland

Auckland councillors have finally decided what to do with Western Springs Stadium after years of...

Western Springs Bowl given green light in Auckland

Plans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Springs Stadium have been given the green light by Auckland Council.

Cabinet reshuffle expected this week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Cabinet reshuffle expected this week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.

Puppy drowning video posted to social media

The puppies were taken out of a pillowcase and thrown into the Whakatāne River. File photo: RNZ

Puppy drowning video posted to social media

Two young men who allegedly filmed themselves drowning young puppies in the Whakatāne River posted the video to social media last night.

'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in RUCs

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in diesel road user charges

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out reducing the cost of road user charges to give some financial reprieve to diesel users.

Police staffer claimed nearly $30K overtime they didn't work

Police staffer claimed nearly $30K overtime they didn't work

A police staffer claimed nearly $30,000 for overtime hours they did not work, the police watchdog has revealed.

Tamihere's convictions for murdering Swedish tourists quashed

Convicted murderer David Tamihere will have appeal heard next week. Photo: NZME

Tamihere's convictions for murdering Swedish tourists quashed

David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering the two Swedish tourists have been quashed, 37 years after the couple disappeared in the Coromandel bush.

Broadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspended

Duncan Garner confirmed that his son has Covid-19. Photo: NZ Herald

Broadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspended

Broadcaster Duncan Garner has been charged with driving a car while his licence was suspended.

War has put 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

War has put 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO

The Energy Minister is expressing confidence in the government's plans to build an LNG terminal, even as the PM says it will not go ahead if the business case does not stack up.

$40 extra a week: Rising fuel costs hit NZ households hard

A man checks fuel prices using a mobile app in Christchurch amid rising fuel prices. Photo: Getty...

$40 extra a week: Rising fuel costs hit NZ households hard

It now costs a typical household $40 more to fill up their car than it did last week - and people in some of the country's more remote and lower-income areas may be feeling it most.

Epileptic jailed after killing man while driving

Faalili Kauri was sentenced at Manukau District Court for reckless driving causing the death of...

Epileptic jailed after killing man while driving

A man with epilepsy flouted a warning not to drive and had a seizure, causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old grandfather waiting in his car at the lights.

Car left on ferry first sign of man overboard

Car left on Cook Strait ferry first indication of man overboard

Crew on the Cook Strait ferry Kaiārahi did not know a passenger who went overboard was missing until they found his car.

Rare car specialist changing gears

Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Bruce McIlroy is winding up his Canterbury car service business after more than three decades.

Care unions taking action against HNZ over petrol costs

Great Barrier Island care worker Kerris Adlam. Photo: Supplied

Care unions taking action against HNZ over petrol costs

Care workers' unions are taking legal action against Health NZ, with carers in remote areas saying the price of petrol is so high they're losing money visiting more remote clients.