First XV Rugby wrap: Auckland semis decided, rivals to clash for Canterbury title

After recent lower-grade ructions, Grammar had erected more fences than the Te Kūiti Saleyards at the school for the Kelston match, and restricted concrete terrace access to home fans. There were more... Read more »

Rats and mice to sort out: Parliament’s tiny laws

Photo: VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox The bills Parliament considers that are heavily reported by the media are generally the most contentious, the most impactful or the most far-reaching, with special emphasis on... Read more »

Two Black Power members guilty of murdering Hori Gage

When they spotted Gage, they turned around, stopped the car and got out. Haenga shot from beside the car door, while Richards advanced on the car, shooting as he went. Gage died... Read more »

Retail NZ says members will be ‘devastated’ by theft incidents not being investigated

Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young. Photo: Supplied Retail New Zealand says its members will be devastated that while police were directed not to investigate reports of shoplifting below $500, retailers... Read more »

Tributes pour in for Sir Michael Hill from politics, business and arts community

“He built a brand from scratch and gave back to the country that he loved. May he rest in peace.” Act leader David Seymour posted on Instagram a drawing Hill had given... Read more »

West Coast: High alert, flood fears for Buller

Civil Defence is encouraging some West Coast residents to evacuate voluntarily ahead of heavy forecast rain with the critical time expected to be the 24 hours from this afternoon. Buller’s mayor says... Read more »

Weather: MetService issues wind, rain warnings and watches to start week

MetService said there was a front moving east across the country which was expected to bring heavy rain and strong north to northeast winds. Photo: MetService In a gloomy start to the... Read more »

High Court appoints administrators to oversee $240m repairs at St Lukes Gardens, NZ’s biggest leaky building

And while there appears to be significant support for the move, one unit owner told the Herald the appointment would lump extra costs on homeowners already facing financial ruin. “We’ve been through... Read more »

The CAB apartments: Residents sue over $120k annual fee for gym, pool under Auckland apartments

The residents are seeking a summary judgment against Love’s Civic Lane. Allan Young of Eke Panuku (left) with John Love at The CAB apartments. Photo / Dean Purcell “I am not able... Read more »

Homelessness increases but by how much is unclear

By Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira of RNZ Homelessness has increased, but by how much is unclear, according to a government report. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s latest Homelessness Insights Report relies on data collected in... Read more »