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Black Caps’ history-making win can only mean big things for cricket’s future in NZ
India has suffered its first series defeat at home since 2012 – at the hands of none other than New Zealand.
The 2-0 defeat came when India was bowle…
1 year, 2 months ago
The hidden cost of sending your DNA in to ancestry websites
Sending your DNA in to a website to find out your background has become a trendy thing to do.
But, is there a hidden cost to this?
DNA testing com…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Puppeteer: How one NZ woman catfished dozens of victims over 20 years
In 2011, NZ Herald journalist David Fisher became aware that a woman had been caught catfishing dozens of teenage boys and young men across New Zeala…
1 year, 2 months ago
From Tana to Bayly: Inside the latest political scandals and war of words
It seems that when one political scandal ends, another one rises to take its place.
This week, the Green Party ended the saga that has dominated 202…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is central government sending the right message to local councils?
Last week, we reported on the issues at Wellington City Council after councillors voted against selling airport shares, forcing a rethink of the coun…
1 year, 2 months ago
Rooftop protest sparks debate about youth justice and treatment of young offenders
13 youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland on Monday night – demanding fast food, cigarettes, and a getaway car.
The group mad…
1 year, 2 months ago
Celebrity culture, gossip sites in the spotlight after Liam Payne's death
Us mere mortals often idolise celebrities – their glitzy and glamorous lifestyles have had audiences captivated for decades.
But at what point does t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Assisted dying in NZ: How well has the three-year-old legislation worked?
Back in 2020, New Zealanders voted in favour of legalising assisted dying in certain circumstances.
That law was passed in 2021, and next month, a th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is it time NZ became a Republic? Royal tour reignites debate over monarchy's future down under
Should or shouldn’t New Zealand become a republic?
It’s a quandary that’s sparked fierce debate over decades, and it’s back on the agenda as King Cha…
1 year, 3 months ago
Auckland FC and Liam Lawson highlight the changing face of NZ sport
Over the next week, two big sporting gambles years in the making are about to have their payoff.
On Saturday, Auckland FC – our newest A-League foot…
1 year, 3 months ago