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Received today — 7 May 2026 New Zealand Herald

Drone footage shows orcas hunting stingrays along Wellington south coast

7 May 2026 at 07:43
Michael Lanzensberger filmed the creatures hunting stingrays on Anzac Day.

A Wellington man has captured breathtaking drone footage of orcas hunting stingrays close to shore on the capital's south coast. Photo screengrab via video / Michael Lanzensberger

A Wellington man has captured breathtaking drone footage of orcas hunting stingrays close to shore on the capital's south coast. Photo screengrab via video / Michael Lanzensberger

A Wellington man has captured breathtaking drone footage of orcas hunting stingrays close to shore on the capital's south coast. Photo screengrab via video / Michael Lanzensberger

A Wellington man has captured breathtaking drone footage of orcas hunting stingrays close to shore on the capital's south coast. Photo screengrab via video / Michael Lanzensberger

The Olive Press collapse: Fears for local olive growers and olive oil supply

7 May 2026 at 07:40
Its former growers now face 'a disheartening choice'.

The Olive Press is closing down after 27 years operating in the Wairarapa region. Photo / The Olive Press

The Olive Press is closing down after 27 years operating in the Wairarapa region. Photo / The Olive Press

The Olive Press is closing down after 27 years operating in the Wairarapa region. Photo / The Olive Press

The Olive Press is closing down after 27 years operating in the Wairarapa region. Photo / The Olive Press

Grandmother’s anger after buses refuse student who forgot wallet

7 May 2026 at 07:03
Auckland Transport says drivers should not leave children behind, fare or not.

An 11-year-old girl was left stranded after bus drivers refused her ride due to a forgotten wallet. Photo / Alex Burton

An 11-year-old girl was left stranded after bus drivers refused her ride due to a forgotten wallet. Photo / Alex Burton

An 11-year-old girl was left stranded after bus drivers refused her ride due to a forgotten wallet. Photo / Alex Burton

An 11-year-old girl was left stranded after bus drivers refused her ride due to a forgotten wallet. Photo / Alex Burton

Phone scammers posing as Spark staff jailed for $833k fraud on retirees

7 May 2026 at 06:32
The trio deliberately targeted elderly victims, gaining remote access to their computers.

Pargat Singh Bhangu (centre) and Gurwinder Singh (right) appear for sentencing in Auckland District Court after pleading guilty to participating in an organised criminal group that scammed $833,000 from 28 elderly victims. Photo / Jason Dorday

Pargat Singh Bhangu (centre) and Gurwinder Singh (right) appear for sentencing in Auckland District Court after pleading guilty to participating in an organised criminal group that scammed $833,000 from 28 elderly victims. Photo / Jason Dorday

Pargat Singh Bhangu (centre) and Gurwinder Singh (right) appear for sentencing in Auckland District Court after pleading guilty to participating in an organised criminal group that scammed $833,000 from 28 elderly victims. Photo / Jason Dorday

Pargat Singh Bhangu (centre) and Gurwinder Singh (right) appear for sentencing in Auckland District Court after pleading guilty to participating in an organised criminal group that scammed $833,000 from 28 elderly victims. Photo / Jason Dorday

NZ sharemarket closes at highest level in a month, up almost 1% - Market close

7 May 2026 at 06:19
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,270.61, up 125.42 points or 0.95%.

Infratil has now risen more than 17% in two trading days – and 40% for the year to date.

Infratil has now risen more than 17% in two trading days – and 40% for the year to date.

Infratil has now risen more than 17% in two trading days – and 40% for the year to date.

Infratil has now risen more than 17% in two trading days – and 40% for the year to date.

‘Washed-up politician’ Dame Jacinda Ardern reveals why she chose to move to Sydney

7 May 2026 at 05:35
The former prime minister spoke about the reason behind her resignation.

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has revealed why she moved to Sydney. Photo / Mark Mitchell, Supplied

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has revealed why she moved to Sydney. Photo / Mark Mitchell, Supplied

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has revealed why she moved to Sydney. Photo / Mark Mitchell, Supplied

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has revealed why she moved to Sydney. Photo / Mark Mitchell, Supplied

Air New Zealand job cuts underway, sources say – senior roles understood to be targeted

7 May 2026 at 05:24
There will be no cuts to public-facing staff or baggage handlers, E tū union says.

The Herald has been told roughly a dozen senior, likely non-union employees at the airline have been impacted. Photo / Supplied

The Herald has been told roughly a dozen senior, likely non-union employees at the airline have been impacted. Photo / Supplied

The Herald has been told roughly a dozen senior, likely non-union employees at the airline have been impacted. Photo / Supplied

The Herald has been told roughly a dozen senior, likely non-union employees at the airline have been impacted. Photo / Supplied

OECD suggests linking NZ Super eligibility to life expectancy and hiking KiwiSaver contributions

7 May 2026 at 04:35
Agency supports Government's fuel crisis response, but flags need to consolidate finances.

OECD suggests linking NZ Super eligibility to life expectancy and hiking KiwiSaver contributions. Photo / Mark Mitchell

OECD suggests linking NZ Super eligibility to life expectancy and hiking KiwiSaver contributions. Photo / Mark Mitchell

OECD suggests linking NZ Super eligibility to life expectancy and hiking KiwiSaver contributions. Photo / Mark Mitchell

OECD suggests linking NZ Super eligibility to life expectancy and hiking KiwiSaver contributions. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Media Insider: TVNZ breached accuracy standards in coverage of Donald Trump comments – Broadcasting Standards Authority

7 May 2026 at 04:21
1News was ordered to broadcast a follow-up statement on its 6pm bulletin by the BSA.

The Broadcasting Standards Authority says 1News' coverage of Donald Trump comments breached accuracy standards. Photos / Getty Images, Sylvie Whinray

The Broadcasting Standards Authority says 1News' coverage of Donald Trump comments breached accuracy standards. Photos / Getty Images, Sylvie Whinray

The Broadcasting Standards Authority says 1News' coverage of Donald Trump comments breached accuracy standards. Photos / Getty Images, Sylvie Whinray

The Broadcasting Standards Authority says 1News' coverage of Donald Trump comments breached accuracy standards. Photos / Getty Images, Sylvie Whinray

CAR T-cell therapy in New Zealand: When will blood cancer patients get access?

7 May 2026 at 04:00
New Zealand patients can face US$500,000–$1m bills to get CAR T-cell therapy overseas.

Actor Sir Sam Neill recently revealed he was cancer-free after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy through an international clinical trial available only in Australia and the United States. Photos / Supplied

Actor Sir Sam Neill recently revealed he was cancer-free after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy through an international clinical trial available only in Australia and the United States. Photos / Supplied

Actor Sir Sam Neill recently revealed he was cancer-free after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy through an international clinical trial available only in Australia and the United States. Photos / Supplied

Actor Sir Sam Neill recently revealed he was cancer-free after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy through an international clinical trial available only in Australia and the United States. Photos / Supplied

Hospice bushwalk gives Northland patients healing in nature - On The Up

7 May 2026 at 04:00
'It creates a safe place, even while life collapses around them.'

Mitre 10 Mega Whangārei co-owner Ben Lowe (from left), North Haven Hospice patient Phyllis Blagrove, acting CEO Dr Warrick Jones and store co-owner Amy Christenson are excited about the new bush shelter and concreted bushwalk. Photo / Denise Piper

Mitre 10 Mega Whangārei co-owner Ben Lowe (from left), North Haven Hospice patient Phyllis Blagrove, acting CEO Dr Warrick Jones and store co-owner Amy Christenson are excited about the new bush shelter and concreted bushwalk. Photo / Denise Piper

Mitre 10 Mega Whangārei co-owner Ben Lowe (from left), North Haven Hospice patient Phyllis Blagrove, acting CEO Dr Warrick Jones and store co-owner Amy Christenson are excited about the new bush shelter and concreted bushwalk. Photo / Denise Piper

Mitre 10 Mega Whangārei co-owner Ben Lowe (from left), North Haven Hospice patient Phyllis Blagrove, acting CEO Dr Warrick Jones and store co-owner Amy Christenson are excited about the new bush shelter and concreted bushwalk. Photo / Denise Piper

The Martian Audit: Sci-fi satire by NZ Initiative director Oliver Hartwich targets NZ bureaucracy

7 May 2026 at 04:00
A new novella uses Martian auditors to expose how the country's rules block real change.

Aliens with glowing eyes in an urban area among people. Extraterrestrial beings blending into the city at night. Concept of alien presence, urban environment, science fiction, nightlife. What would aliens make of NZ's regulatory complexity?

Aliens with glowing eyes in an urban area among people. Extraterrestrial beings blending into the city at night. Concept of alien presence, urban environment, science fiction, nightlife. What would aliens make of NZ's regulatory complexity?

Aliens with glowing eyes in an urban area among people. Extraterrestrial beings blending into the city at night. Concept of alien presence, urban environment, science fiction, nightlife. What would aliens make of NZ's regulatory complexity?

Aliens with glowing eyes in an urban area among people. Extraterrestrial beings blending into the city at night. Concept of alien presence, urban environment, science fiction, nightlife. What would aliens make of NZ's regulatory complexity?
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