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Amid war, Trump says he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation’ as inflation spikes to 3.8%

12 May 2026 at 22:10
US inflation is now near a three-year high, driven largely by energy costs.

Donald Trump said he does not consider the economic impacts of the Iran war on Americans. Photo / Getty Images

Donald Trump said he does not consider the economic impacts of the Iran war on Americans. Photo / Getty Images

Donald Trump said he does not consider the economic impacts of the Iran war on Americans. Photo / Getty Images

Donald Trump said he does not consider the economic impacts of the Iran war on Americans. Photo / Getty Images

McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers mull takeover bid

12 May 2026 at 21:43
'It’s a big business, but there is a lot of will out there.'

Business owner Stuart Davies is among those affected by McCain closing its vegetable processing factory in Hastings. Photo / RNZ: Alexa Cook

Business owner Stuart Davies is among those affected by McCain closing its vegetable processing factory in Hastings. Photo / RNZ: Alexa Cook

Business owner Stuart Davies is among those affected by McCain closing its vegetable processing factory in Hastings. Photo / RNZ: Alexa Cook

Business owner Stuart Davies is among those affected by McCain closing its vegetable processing factory in Hastings. Photo / RNZ: Alexa Cook

Fulton Hogan worker hit in fatal crash while helping driver on Waikato Expressway worksite

12 May 2026 at 21:31
The employee was contracted to NZTA.

A Fulton Hogan employee and contractor for NZTA has died after helping a stranded driver on the Waikato Expressway. Photo / Waikato Herald

A Fulton Hogan employee and contractor for NZTA has died after helping a stranded driver on the Waikato Expressway. Photo / Waikato Herald

A Fulton Hogan employee and contractor for NZTA has died after helping a stranded driver on the Waikato Expressway. Photo / Waikato Herald

A Fulton Hogan employee and contractor for NZTA has died after helping a stranded driver on the Waikato Expressway. Photo / Waikato Herald

Super-K flu strain: Highly-infectious virus to dominate winter sick season as experts await onset

12 May 2026 at 20:41
And it's not just the flu but a mix of viruses circulating in NZ that worries doctors.

The new flu variant Super-K spread across the US and Europe last year, and has already arrived in New Zealand. Photo / CDC

The new flu variant Super-K spread across the US and Europe last year, and has already arrived in New Zealand. Photo / CDC

The new flu variant Super-K spread across the US and Europe last year, and has already arrived in New Zealand. Photo / CDC

The new flu variant Super-K spread across the US and Europe last year, and has already arrived in New Zealand. Photo / CDC

Part-privatising Kiwibank is back on the Government’s agenda, as it considers how the bank can grow long-term without its help

12 May 2026 at 18:30
'Significant fiscal constraints' restrict Govt's ability to inject capital into the bank.

The Government says it isn't in a position to support Kiwibank's growth, as it faces 'significant fiscal constraints'.

The Government says it isn't in a position to support Kiwibank's growth, as it faces 'significant fiscal constraints'.

The Government says it isn't in a position to support Kiwibank's growth, as it faces 'significant fiscal constraints'.

The Government says it isn't in a position to support Kiwibank's growth, as it faces 'significant fiscal constraints'.

Inside John Tamihere’s six-figure Waipareira Trust bonus and his long war with Charities Services

12 May 2026 at 17:00
Department of Internal Affairs releases 1584 pages on high-stakes Waipareira charity case.

A six-figure bonus paid by Waipareira Trust to its chief executive John Tamihere was unwound after a long-running Charities Services investigation into charitable resources being used to fund Tamihere's political campaigns. Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell

A six-figure bonus paid by Waipareira Trust to its chief executive John Tamihere was unwound after a long-running Charities Services investigation into charitable resources being used to fund Tamihere's political campaigns. Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell

A six-figure bonus paid by Waipareira Trust to its chief executive John Tamihere was unwound after a long-running Charities Services investigation into charitable resources being used to fund Tamihere's political campaigns. Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell

A six-figure bonus paid by Waipareira Trust to its chief executive John Tamihere was unwound after a long-running Charities Services investigation into charitable resources being used to fund Tamihere's political campaigns. Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell

Newmarket electric dirt bike crash leaves teen in hospital, sparks safety fears

12 May 2026 at 17:00
Experts warn that many electric dirt bikes are illegal to ride on roads or footpaths.

A teenager is assisted by Hato Hone St John staff after crashing a high‑powered electric dirt bike into a shopfront on Broadway, Newmarket, during a busy Sunday afternoon. Photo / Stu Ross

A teenager is assisted by Hato Hone St John staff after crashing a high‑powered electric dirt bike into a shopfront on Broadway, Newmarket, during a busy Sunday afternoon. Photo / Stu Ross

A teenager is assisted by Hato Hone St John staff after crashing a high‑powered electric dirt bike into a shopfront on Broadway, Newmarket, during a busy Sunday afternoon. Photo / Stu Ross

A teenager is assisted by Hato Hone St John staff after crashing a high‑powered electric dirt bike into a shopfront on Broadway, Newmarket, during a busy Sunday afternoon. Photo / Stu Ross

The failing RSA that used poppy money to stay afloat - and the untapped $200m veteran ‘gold mine’

12 May 2026 at 17:00
While one RSA used its poppy money to avoid collapse, others have a fortune in property.

From left, Papanui RSA president Barry "BJ" Clark, poppies at a war memorial, and the anti-aircraft gun outside Mt Maunganui RSA.

From left, Papanui RSA president Barry "BJ" Clark, poppies at a war memorial, and the anti-aircraft gun outside Mt Maunganui RSA.

From left, Papanui RSA president Barry "BJ" Clark, poppies at a war memorial, and the anti-aircraft gun outside Mt Maunganui RSA.

From left, Papanui RSA president Barry "BJ" Clark, poppies at a war memorial, and the anti-aircraft gun outside Mt Maunganui RSA.

Wellington earthquake: Magnitude 4.2 quake shakes lower North Island

12 May 2026 at 09:20
Close to 6000 people reported feeling the shaking this evening.

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet

Xero boss responds to Rod Drury sexual misconduct allegations

12 May 2026 at 07:59
Xero's board and CEO have pledged to improve processes to keep staff safe.

Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero

Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero

Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero

Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero

Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: Kiwi passenger in good health before quarantine in Australia

12 May 2026 at 07:15
The New Zealander and five Australians will quarantine near Perth for three weeks.

Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP

Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP

Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP

Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP
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