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NZ Herald
37 minutes ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Auckland's three key areas for economic growth
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. Photo / Michael Craig THE FACTS A couple of weeks on from the Government's Budget Day, Auckland Council has passed its own budget. The planned spend includes a total of $5 billion in operating expenditure and nearly $4b of capital investment while still keeping debt at only 17% of assets, like a family with
NZ Herald
25-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Smith & Caughey's closure: What's really to blame?
Retail nostalgia fades as Smith & Caughey's exits the changing face of Queen Street. Photo / Michael Craig THREE KEY FACTS Like all OG Aucklanders, I'm upset that Smith and Caughey's in Queen St is to close up shop. An expedition to the old girl was part of my history. Late night Friday, we'd troop in to Q Street and pay a visit to the glittering store and
NZ Herald
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Trump plays video alleging 'genocide' in South Africa
Reporter Grace talks to the Halton Hart Family Band, a group of 8 cousins who are gearing up to rock the New Zealand Country Music Festival with their original country songs. New Zealand Herald football writer Michael Burgess wraps up the Auckland FC's dramatic A-League semi-final first leg in Melbourne and looks ahead to Saturday's match. A Māori nurse faces a backlash over a cultural facial tattoo. Video / Michael Craig 'You've crossed him to the other side. Thank you so much.' Video / Beyond the Beat The electronics shop fought back against the group by chucking items at them from behind the counter. Video / Supplied Acclaimed filmmaker Gaylene Preston and neighbours Ralph Highnam and Dave Woods share their objections to the plans. Video / Ethan Manera Hamas and Israel in new round of negotiations as Israeli bombardments continue, and Andrew Little launches his Wellington mayoral campaign. Video / NZ Herald, AFP Pawanjit Singh Ghatora, who had his leg amputated after a horrific accident in February, finished the last lap of his 21km run alongside friends and family in Te Atatū. A 28-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in court tomorrow. Video / Supplied Premium A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright 10 kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Te Motu-ārai-roa/Waiheke Island. Video / NZ Herald Victim claims inconsistencies in police investigation and fears for her life. Video / Michael Craig The whale can be seen swimming up to the boat before blowing water at the camera. Video / Aaron Farrell Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers. NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from Melbourne to look ahead to the first leg of the A-League semi-final between Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory.
NZ Herald
12-05-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Kea Kids: What secret is this 1950 Cadillac hiding?
A trailer for the new season of Poker Face, available on TVNZ+. Video / TVNZ The Port of Auckland CEO is letting us inside its tightly secured trade operation, to find out what products the city is importing and how it's so far been insulated from tariffs. New Pope announced and India and Pakistan tensions escalate. New Pope named as Cardinal Robert Prevost, takes name Leo XIV. Video / AFP Severe weather update with MetService head of weather news Heather Keats. Video / Michael Craig, MetService Premium The building is the largest infrastructure investment ever made by NZ Post. VIDEO / Michael Craig Christopher Luxon pre-Budget speech to BusinessNZ Nic Martin and Sophie-Maude rock out and jam together in an interview with NZME in Pāpā / Tom Eley Black smoke, signifying no pope, has emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the first decision of the conclave to elect a new pope. The Glen Innes Ministry of Social Development building on Mayfair Pl went up in smoke around 7am this morning. Video / Buhay Pinoy Sa New Zealand A woman has been arrested after her pet raccoon was found with a crack pipe in her car. Greg Foran talks leaving the airline and the state of the company and sector with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. Voting under way for new pope, high demand for New Zealand red meat and the labour market remains in sorry state. Emily Mains organises a free Tuesday evening run club each week in Clive, Hastings, for women runners to feel safe while they exercise. George won't let a wheelchair keep him from the climbing wall! Reporter Angelina is at the Halberg Games, where kids with disabilities are taking adaptive sports by storm.
NZ Herald
12-05-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Gang funeral
New Pope announced and India and Pakistan tensions escalate. New Pope named as Cardinal Robert Prevost, takes name Leo XIV. Video / AFP Severe weather update with MetService head of weather news Heather Keats. Video / Michael Craig, MetService Premium The building is the largest infrastructure investment ever made by NZ Post. VIDEO / Michael Craig Christopher Luxon pre-Budget speech to BusinessNZ Nic Martin and Sophie-Maude rock out and jam together in an interview with NZME in Pāpā / Tom Eley Black smoke, signifying no pope, has emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the first decision of the conclave to elect a new pope. The Glen Innes Ministry of Social Development building on Mayfair Pl went up in smoke around 7am this morning. Video / Buhay Pinoy Sa New Zealand A woman has been arrested after her pet raccoon was found with a crack pipe in her car. Greg Foran talks leaving the airline and the state of the company and sector with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. Voting under way for new pope, high demand for New Zealand red meat and the labour market remains in sorry state. Emily Mains organises a free Tuesday evening run club each week in Clive, Hastings, for women runners to feel safe while they exercise. George won't let a wheelchair keep him from the climbing wall! Reporter Angelina is at the Halberg Games, where kids with disabilities are taking adaptive sports by storm. 14 years on from the earthquakes, Christchurch city prepares to open a first-class stadium while the Cathedral sits unfinished in an empty Square. A group of at least 100 gang members were monitored by police travelling to a function at a bar at Botany Junction. Video / Supplied
