Poor whānau want food not presents for Christmas
With material hardship figures rising in New Zealand, Variety chief executive Susan Glasgow says many children just want food to eat. Video / Whakaata Māori
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The search for three missing climbers on Aoraki/Mt Cook remains on hold and Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction following an incident at a Cup Day party last year.
Expert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot system
An interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.
Vulnerable people at risk as summer temperatures soar into the 30s
MetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.
Laos methanol poisoning: Bali tourist's warning after waking up blind in NZ
'I was unable to breathe and gasping for air'.
Nurses strike over pay dispute with Health NZ
Nurses held signs outside Auckland Hospital as part of a strike over a pay dispute with Health NZ. Video / Michael Craig
80,000 chickens to be culled at farm infected with H7N6 bird flu
A driver could be seen delivering a digger to the property, where 80,000 chickens must now be culled due to the highly pathogenic virus. Video / Ben Tomsett
Rotorua loses flights on one key route, gains flights on another
The changes will be applied between February and June 2025.
Public servants brace for tough paper on Māori health overhaul - Opinion
Minister's plan for Māori health faces scrutiny as report drafted.
Bird Flu on Otago chicken farm, Health New Zealand workers on strike today | NZ Herald News Update
40,000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and healthcare workers on strike. Video / NZ Herald
Awanuiārangi to teach international students through indigenous lens
Wānanga to use online and in-person lessons for Tulalip students from next year.
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CAA tried to keep secret an NZ airports audit revealing susceptibility to terrorism, drug trafficking
The CAA's released details of a security audit after an investigation by the Ombudsman.
The Great NZ Road Trip: It's a wrap! 3400 kilometres squeezed into two weeks
Editor-at-large Shayne Currie spent the last two weeks on the NZ Herald-MTF Great New Zealand Road Trip, travelling the length of the country meeting extraordinary New Zealanders.
Iconic track reopens in North Island after almost three years
More importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.
Afro-Kiwi Christmas concert returns with vibrant African twist
Talented Afro-Kiwi musicians to rearrange Christmas carols with vibrant African beats.
NZ snubbed in report ranking world's best cities for 2025
However, one NZ city did rank number one in a specific category.
Hipkins rules out support for Aukus and bus drivers assaulted | NZ Herald News Update
Labour leader Chris Hipkins rules out support for Aukus, and bus drivers assaulted in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Māori sovereignty debate: Waitangi Tribunal invites critical dialogue
Lady Tureiti Moxon: 'Māori iwi never ceded sovereignty; the Crown acts ultra vires.'
From marae to governance: Te Rika's journey to leadership
Young leader Te Rika Temara-Benfell to join Toi Kai Rawa for expanded governance insights.
Silver is the new gold for Kiwi asset investment platform Goldie
Investment platform Goldie is expanding into silver as it seeks to add new assets.
'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses
The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.
'We hope we don't mess up': The highs and lows of raising bilingual kids in NZ
Bullying at school is one of the cultural challenges of raising bilingual kids in Aotearoa
Lotto: $1.5 million won in Lotto Strike, Powerball rolls over
Another lucky player won a $1 million First Division prize.
Beekeepers set hives on fire after outbreak of serious disease
All infected hives and associated gear must be destroyed by fire within seven days.
Scammer legs it during police arrest
British scammer Jack Hennessy was caught on CCTV escaping custody and sparking a foot chase with police through Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ Police
Watch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBD
Hennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.
'Heading to Australia and NZ': Narco sub busted in Pacific with tonnes of cocaine
It is the third 'narco sub' identified on the route.
Whooping cough epidemic: Case numbers pass 1000
The health agency is urging people to get vaccinated against the disease.
'Treated like cattle': Air NZ passengers sleep on airport floor
Disrupted Air NZ flight forces passengers to spend the night in Nelson airport.
Opinion: Richest 1% emit more CO2 in an hour than lifetime of average person
Opinion: 'Climate inaction will cost countries much more than climate action.'
Niwa’s summer forecast: Scorching days next week, but muggy months to follow
Kiwis are in for a weather roller-coaster ride to Christmas and muggy days lie beyond.
Students' voices lift spirits at Māori name adoption ceremony
Apulu Reece: 'Returning names gives power and mana back to our tangata whenua stories.'
Free Te Tiriti books for all NZ high schools after donor's gift
Roimata Smail: 'This generous support ensures students access clear Treaty knowledge.'