Last Saturday Kiwis awoke to the shocking news that Roe v Wade had been overturned by the US supreme court.While many Kiwis expressed grief, sadness and concern for those whose health and lives may be put at risk by the ruling,…
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Local Focus: Rob Tucker and the cream of NZ photojournalists to auction images for Taranaki Hospice
Photojournalist Rob Tucker once had a cleaner that asked to see some of his photos.”On the top was this picture of this Māori gentleman. “Diane started wailing, crying and touching the photo, and I thought, ‘Oh, what have…
Wellington's new electric airport express bus launches tomorrow
The capital city of New Zealand finally has a public transport connection to the airport again. Wellington’s new fully electric airport bus service will launch tomorrow after NZ Bus pulled the pin on the Airport Flyer in late 2020….
Police Minister Chris Hipkins says ram raids spurred by 'made for TikTok' moments and notoriety
Police Minister Chris Hipkins says “the desire for made-for-TikTok videos” and the quest for notoriety in the media was playing a major part in the rash of ram raids by young people. Hipkins made the comment at a select committee…
Herald afternoon quiz: June 30
Test your brains with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for the morning quiz tomorrow. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE.
Post-traumatic stress disorder rife among police, survey shows
Data shows the rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among New Zealand Police is sky-high, with a survey showing almost half of respondents had signs of the disorder.A study by Arizona State University focused on more than…
John MacDonald: Driver in fatal Timaru crash shouldn't be in prison
OPINION: Let me start with a disclaimer of sorts. I have never been through what six Timaru families have been through since August 6 last year.In five of those families, each parent lost a son and siblings lost brothers when…
'We are both gone': Early-morning text alerts daughter-in-law to deaths of couple
Warning: This article references mental health issues and suicide and may be distressing A coroner who investigated the deaths of a loving married couple wants more work done to remove the “stigma” surrounding mental health and…
RSE workers take employer to court over contracts and wage deductions
A group of Solomon Islanders in New Zealand for seasonal work are taking an employer to court over hours worked and deductions to their wages for things like wet weather gear and travel costs. The case has the potential to set…
Kiwi laundry company Re.Stor fights back after Consumer NZ labels them dud suds
The Kiwi owners of a laundry detergent brand labelled “worse than water” in recent Consumer NZ tests are disputing the results and could take legal action. Grant Taylor and Renee Lee’s Re.Stor laundry sheets performed “terribly”…