Health experts grill Casey Costello, throw doubt on Smokefree 2025 being achieved
The minister was grilled about her party's reported links to the tobacco industry.
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Darleen Tana mulls appeal as Greens restart process to oust her
Green Party delegates will meet at a Special General Meeting on October 17 to discuss whether to use the waka-jumping law to oust former Green MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.
Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable
Ruapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.
'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support them.
Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals
Blaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.
Māori, Pasifika and disabled missing from manufacturing, engineering and logistics
Workforce Development Action Plan will be presented at Parliament today
Man allegedly steals $100k boat from Akl marina, tries returning it, gets arrested
When the man sailed back to the marina a group of boaties put him under citizen's arrest.
Man charged with arson after cars set alight near Auckland Domain
Police said it was fortunate no one was seriously injured.
Chefs showcase rescued food at KiwiHarvest celebration lunch
After saving 13 million kg of food, celebrity chefs cooked at the 13 Million Thanks event.
Greens to vote on waka-jumping Darleen Tana as MP mulls appeal
The party will outline what next following successful court action.
Tory Whanau admits car sale ‘mistake’, blames ‘challenging’ TV interview on exhaustion
'I think I was just exhausted, I let my guard down.'
'Make a big difference': Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers in Hawke's Bay
'They’re full of stories, things from their past. It's a real buzz.'
Watch: Luxon goes red facing questions about Coster, fires up when asked about Bridges' 'wokester' comment
The Prime Minister tried to fend off questions – but he eventually gave the game away.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
Back to the office: Business leader calls for Auckland workers to return to CBD
The Prime Minister wants stricter working-from-home rules. Should Auckland follow suit?
New species of ghost shark discovered in NZ waters
Scientists find new ghost shark that lives exclusively in NZ and Australian waters.
Watch: 'Absolutely terrified' – How Auckland woman lived in fear of her stalking ex
A film about her experience calls for action on an anti-stalking law in New Zealand.
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster appointed as head of Government’s Social Investment Agency
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's appointment as the head of the Government’s Social Investment Agency. Video / Mark Mitchell
Inside the two-horse race to be New Zealand’s next top cop
Analysis: Two frontrunners for Police Commissioner after early departure of Andrew Coster.
Dunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email received
The online threat was made as students were arriving for class.
Watch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocks
One patient was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a moderate condition.
Defence lawyers on Polkinghorne acquittal: Coroner can make different finding
Roderick Mulgan said it is difficult to convict people on circumstantial evidence.
'Mix of emotions': Police Commissioner steps down to take new job
Coster to head the Social Investment Agency. Search for new Police Commissioner to begin.
The 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee
'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'
Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.
Meet pilots, view aircraft at Rotorua Airport open day
There will be aircraft to see, flights to buy, exhibitions to see and pilots to meet.
Hinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection priorities
OPINION: Wairoa River bar work and installing river-monitoring cameras are a priority.
91-year-old competitor Henry Parkinson promises to return 'if I survive'
1950s Māori All Black Henry Parkinson still aiming high at Kaumātua Games
'Voice in a million' silenced after cancer battle
Legendary singer Eddie Low had a voice like no other.
What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
Watch: Smiling Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens farewells captors in fresh footage
Phillip Mehrtens has since been reunited with his immediate family in Jakarta.
Māori mum's concern at children's access to damaging online material.
Online harm wānanga shows parents what a minefield they face.
Football Ferns break silence over allegations of coach Jitka Klimkova’s inappropriate behaviour
Football Ferns players expressed concerns of inappropriate behaviour towards a player by outgoing coach Jitka Klimkova. Video / NZ Herald
Polkinghorne trial and e-scooters | Focus Morning Bulletin September 24, 2024
How sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case, last-ditch effort to save the iconic Chateau Tongariro and high hopes for new e-scooter contracts.