Act’s David Seymour believes NZ at ‘tipping point’ between ‘two tribes’, raises privatisation
Video / NZ Herald, , AFP Act leader David Seymour says New Zealand is at a “tipping point” between “two invisible tribes” within society - “change-makers” and the “majority for mediocrity”. He used ...
Act leader David Seymour expected to blow open privatisation debate
Act leader David Seymour is today expected to blow open what will likely be a controversial public debate on privatisation. The Herald understands Seymour will use his State of the Nation speech in ...
Investors lose appetite for the obesity trade
Just as quickly, investors are losing their appetite for the trade. After a disappointing trial of a new drug last month and ...
Whakatāne pedestrian dies after crash; police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near Whakatāne. A crash involving a car and a ...
Water to be restored to West Auckland after major main break by late-morning
Water is coming back on for thousands of West Auckalnders after a broken water main forced Watercare to shut down the pipes ...
America’s Cup: Sir Ben Ainslie warns of ‘legal and practical obstacles’ after Ineos announce split
Sir Ben Ainslie has confirmed his intention to continue on with a challenge in the 38th America’s Cup, but says he was ‘astounded’ by the announcement that Ineos would not be backing it. The new ...
Auckland tenant gets $1000 bill after three people found living in one-bedroom flat
A tenant who sublet a one-bedroom apartment to three other people has been told by the Tenancy Tribunal to pay his landlord $1000 in damages. Jun Sugita rented the 55-square-metre flat in Quay St, ...
Unfinished business — Roger Douglas unhappy with criticism from Brian Roche
Former Finance Minister Sir Roger Douglas has grown frustrated with the criticism of his economic legacy since he left office more than 35 years ago — particularly from those who have left that legacy ...
UFC 313: Dan Hooker and Justin Gaethje booked for co-main event in Las Vegas
Dan Hooker has some questions to answer. At UFC 313 in Las Vegas in March, the Kiwi lightweight will meet American Justin Gaethje in a five-round co-main event – Hooker finally getting “the battle of ...
Piha drowning: Vietnamese community raises almost $50,000 for family of fisherman
Vietnamese community members have raised almost $50,000 for the family of a fisherman swept off Piha rocks. Police recovered the body of Tran Duy Quyen on Piha Beach last Tuesday after he fell into ...
Police bust Hawke’s Bay meth operation, seize $57,500 cash, drugs and stolen items
Police have seized drugs, stolen items, and about $57,500 cash after targeting methamphetamine dealing in Hawke’s Bay. A ...
Trump, Musk and AI: What happened at Davos
Donald Trump grabbed the spotlight in Davos on Thursday, even if he wasn’t physically there, but other things happened at the ...