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Sir Bob Jones property legacy: How his $2b portfolio is being run now

1 May 2026 at 17:00
'Key thing to know is that Bob's biggest wish is that he wanted the business to continue.'

Sir Bob Jones in his Auckland office in 2014. Photo / Richard Robinson

Sir Bob Jones in his Auckland office in 2014. Photo / Richard Robinson

Sir Bob Jones in his Auckland office in 2014. Photo / Richard Robinson

Sir Bob Jones in his Auckland office in 2014. Photo / Richard Robinson

Zahn Reidy’s meth-fuelled crime spree culminates in theft of car with kids inside

1 May 2026 at 07:00
Zahn Reidy's near 12-hour spree cost his victims more than $30,000.

Zahn Reidy car-jacked a woman and two children during his lengthy crime spree. Photo / 123rf

Zahn Reidy car-jacked a woman and two children during his lengthy crime spree. Photo / 123rf

Zahn Reidy car-jacked a woman and two children during his lengthy crime spree. Photo / 123rf

Zahn Reidy car-jacked a woman and two children during his lengthy crime spree. Photo / 123rf

New complainant alleges Sir Rod Drury made unwanted advances at Xero

1 May 2026 at 06:49
The New Zealander of the Year has denied one former colleague's accusations.

A second allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made against Xero founder Sir Rod Drury.

A second allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made against Xero founder Sir Rod Drury.

A second allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made against Xero founder Sir Rod Drury.

A second allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made against Xero founder Sir Rod Drury.

Best and worst Government departments to work for detailed in Public Service Census

1 May 2026 at 05:00
The sector-wide survey exposed how staff really feel about their public service jobs.

A total of 44,000 government employees across 41 departments shared their views on their workplaces in the anonymous Public Service Census. Photo / Mark Mitchell

A total of 44,000 government employees across 41 departments shared their views on their workplaces in the anonymous Public Service Census. Photo / Mark Mitchell

A total of 44,000 government employees across 41 departments shared their views on their workplaces in the anonymous Public Service Census. Photo / Mark Mitchell

A total of 44,000 government employees across 41 departments shared their views on their workplaces in the anonymous Public Service Census. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Abbey Caves tragedy inquest probes MetService alerts and school caving decisions

1 May 2026 at 06:00
Karnin Petera died in floodwaters during a school caving trip in Whangārei.

Health and safety management at Whangārei Boys’ High School is in the spotlight at an inquest into the Abbey Caves tragedy, which claimed the life of student Karnin Petera (inset). Photo / NZME

Health and safety management at Whangārei Boys’ High School is in the spotlight at an inquest into the Abbey Caves tragedy, which claimed the life of student Karnin Petera (inset). Photo / NZME

Health and safety management at Whangārei Boys’ High School is in the spotlight at an inquest into the Abbey Caves tragedy, which claimed the life of student Karnin Petera (inset). Photo / NZME

Health and safety management at Whangārei Boys’ High School is in the spotlight at an inquest into the Abbey Caves tragedy, which claimed the life of student Karnin Petera (inset). Photo / NZME

Woman’s 3-hour rooftop standoff with police over alleged breach of bail ends with arrest

1 May 2026 at 05:00
The woman escaped to her roof claiming she was scared of police using force.

Officers went to a property in Waitangirua, Porirua about 2.15am after receiving a report of a woman breaching bail conditions.

Officers went to a property in Waitangirua, Porirua about 2.15am after receiving a report of a woman breaching bail conditions.

Officers went to a property in Waitangirua, Porirua about 2.15am after receiving a report of a woman breaching bail conditions.

Officers went to a property in Waitangirua, Porirua about 2.15am after receiving a report of a woman breaching bail conditions.

Heart of the City launches probe relating to suspended chief executive Viv Beck

1 May 2026 at 04:06
Mayor Wayne Brown wrote to the organisation before Beck was stood down.

Viv Beck has headed business group Heart of the City for 10 years. Photo / Alex Burton

Viv Beck has headed business group Heart of the City for 10 years. Photo / Alex Burton

Viv Beck has headed business group Heart of the City for 10 years. Photo / Alex Burton

Viv Beck has headed business group Heart of the City for 10 years. Photo / Alex Burton

Rotorua fatal bus crash: Woman charged over alleged nang cover-up

1 May 2026 at 01:00
Police allege she hid a nitrous oxide canister from the crashed car.

A passenger in a car has been charged with allegedly hiding a nang after a fatal crash on Te Ngae Rd last year. Photo / File

A passenger in a car has been charged with allegedly hiding a nang after a fatal crash on Te Ngae Rd last year. Photo / File

A passenger in a car has been charged with allegedly hiding a nang after a fatal crash on Te Ngae Rd last year. Photo / File

A passenger in a car has been charged with allegedly hiding a nang after a fatal crash on Te Ngae Rd last year. Photo / File

Amal Salad sentenced for causing fatal crash that killed promising young jockey, Ngakau Hailey

1 May 2026 at 00:00
Ngakau Hailey was doing a wheelie on his dirt bike when Amal Salad failed to give way.

Promising jockey Ngakau Hailey, inset, was killed while doing a wheelstand through a Hamilton intersection after Amal Salad failed to give way. Photos / NZME / Belinda Feek

Promising jockey Ngakau Hailey, inset, was killed while doing a wheelstand through a Hamilton intersection after Amal Salad failed to give way. Photos / NZME / Belinda Feek

Promising jockey Ngakau Hailey, inset, was killed while doing a wheelstand through a Hamilton intersection after Amal Salad failed to give way. Photos / NZME / Belinda Feek

Promising jockey Ngakau Hailey, inset, was killed while doing a wheelstand through a Hamilton intersection after Amal Salad failed to give way. Photos / NZME / Belinda Feek

Celebrity chef Vaughan Mabee says he has quit world-famous Amisfield restaurant for family and ‘overseas opportunities’

1 May 2026 at 01:58
Executive chef Vaughan Mabee has resigned after nearly 15 years at Amisfield

Vaughan Mabee told the Herald he wants to spend more time with his young family. Photo / Supplied

Vaughan Mabee told the Herald he wants to spend more time with his young family. Photo / Supplied

Vaughan Mabee told the Herald he wants to spend more time with his young family. Photo / Supplied

Vaughan Mabee told the Herald he wants to spend more time with his young family. Photo / Supplied
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