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Auckland relief teacher Ankui Gui named after kissing 3-year-old, loses registration

By: Brianna McIlraith
6 May 2026 at 23:34
Ankui Gui's teacher registration has been cancelled for serious misconduct.

Ankui Gui has had his teacher's registration cancelled after he kissed a 3-year-old while he was a relief teacher.

Ankui Gui has had his teacher's registration cancelled after he kissed a 3-year-old while he was a relief teacher.

Ankui Gui has had his teacher's registration cancelled after he kissed a 3-year-old while he was a relief teacher.

Ankui Gui has had his teacher's registration cancelled after he kissed a 3-year-old while he was a relief teacher.
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Matamata-Piako Mayor and Local Government Minister clash over expenditure

By: Jordan Smith · Local Democracy Reporter
6 May 2026 at 23:20
Ash Tanner's message has prompted a pithy comeback from the Local Government Minister.

Matamata-Piako Mayor Ash Tanner says the ratepayer deserves to know what their money is being spent on. Photo / Christel Yardley, Waikato Times

Matamata-Piako Mayor Ash Tanner says the ratepayer deserves to know what their money is being spent on. Photo / Christel Yardley, Waikato Times

Matamata-Piako Mayor Ash Tanner says the ratepayer deserves to know what their money is being spent on. Photo / Christel Yardley, Waikato Times

Matamata-Piako Mayor Ash Tanner says the ratepayer deserves to know what their money is being spent on. Photo / Christel Yardley, Waikato Times
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Te Rahui: NZ’s largest approved solar farm underway between Taupō and Napier

By: Gary Hamilton-Irvine
6 May 2026 at 22:55
The 700,000-panel Te Rahui solar farm is set to become a landmark.

An artist's image of what the solar farm will look like when completed. Photo / Todd Corporation

An artist's image of what the solar farm will look like when completed. Photo / Todd Corporation

An artist's image of what the solar farm will look like when completed. Photo / Todd Corporation

An artist's image of what the solar farm will look like when completed. Photo / Todd Corporation
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Suspended Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck allegedly campaigned against new chair, lobbied Waitematā local board over political oversight

By: Tom Dillane
6 May 2026 at 22:00
'It’s certainly not the place of the business association to choose who oversees it.'

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck was suspended from her role recently as the business association launched a governance review. Photo / Greg Bowker

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck was suspended from her role recently as the business association launched a governance review. Photo / Greg Bowker

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck was suspended from her role recently as the business association launched a governance review. Photo / Greg Bowker

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck was suspended from her role recently as the business association launched a governance review. Photo / Greg Bowker
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Ferry fuel surcharge will disproportionately affect farmers, says transport leader

By: Monique Steele
6 May 2026 at 21:08
Derek Foley says the Interislander surcharge could cost farmers an extra $500 per sailing.

Late autumn is a busy time for moving livestock between the North and South Islands, and dairy farmers have Moving Day coming up on June 1.

Late autumn is a busy time for moving livestock between the North and South Islands, and dairy farmers have Moving Day coming up on June 1.

Late autumn is a busy time for moving livestock between the North and South Islands, and dairy farmers have Moving Day coming up on June 1.

Late autumn is a busy time for moving livestock between the North and South Islands, and dairy farmers have Moving Day coming up on June 1.
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Liz Scott and Glen Cadwallader to sell their award-winning Waiheke Distilling Co and multimillion-dollar Cowes Bay land – Society Insider

By: Ricardo Simich
6 May 2026 at 17:00
Plus, who joined the Chow brothers for the launch of Auckland's newest rooftop bar?

Glen Cadwallader and Liz Scott are selling their award-winning gin distillery and remaining land in Waiheke's Cowes Bay. Photo / Herald composite

Glen Cadwallader and Liz Scott are selling their award-winning gin distillery and remaining land in Waiheke's Cowes Bay. Photo / Herald composite

Glen Cadwallader and Liz Scott are selling their award-winning gin distillery and remaining land in Waiheke's Cowes Bay. Photo / Herald composite

Glen Cadwallader and Liz Scott are selling their award-winning gin distillery and remaining land in Waiheke's Cowes Bay. Photo / Herald composite
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Northland ratepayer feels forced off land by rising costs as region’s rates to top $370m

By: Susan Botting
6 May 2026 at 18:04
Oromahoe retiree Gail Olliver is selling her 'forever home' as rates hit $5000.

Far North ratepayer Gail Olliver says ever-increasing council rates and other costs are forcing her off her lifestyle block. Photo / Susan Botting

Far North ratepayer Gail Olliver says ever-increasing council rates and other costs are forcing her off her lifestyle block. Photo / Susan Botting

Far North ratepayer Gail Olliver says ever-increasing council rates and other costs are forcing her off her lifestyle block. Photo / Susan Botting

Far North ratepayer Gail Olliver says ever-increasing council rates and other costs are forcing her off her lifestyle block. Photo / Susan Botting
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Julie Davey: Kiwi jumper’s 30-year dream realised on phenomenal Freda

By: Suzanne McFadden
6 May 2026 at 17:01
Julie Davey marked her 50th birthday riding at the World Cup Final in Texas.

Julie Davey celebrated her 50th birthday on board her trusty horse, LT Holst Freda, at the Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Texas. Photo / Shannon Brinkman, FEI

Julie Davey celebrated her 50th birthday on board her trusty horse, LT Holst Freda, at the Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Texas. Photo / Shannon Brinkman, FEI

Julie Davey celebrated her 50th birthday on board her trusty horse, LT Holst Freda, at the Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Texas. Photo / Shannon Brinkman, FEI

Julie Davey celebrated her 50th birthday on board her trusty horse, LT Holst Freda, at the Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Texas. Photo / Shannon Brinkman, FEI
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Auckland meth driver who ran red light leaving gran critical pleads guilty, criminal history revealed

By: Lane Nichols
6 May 2026 at 17:00
The crash victim – a 73-year-old grandmother – spent more than five weeks in hospital.

The aftermath of the serious crash on Maioro St, New Windsor on December 19 last year. Kyle Jack Fataiki has now admitted drugged driving. Photo / Supplied

The aftermath of the serious crash on Maioro St, New Windsor on December 19 last year. Kyle Jack Fataiki has now admitted drugged driving. Photo / Supplied

The aftermath of the serious crash on Maioro St, New Windsor on December 19 last year. Kyle Jack Fataiki has now admitted drugged driving. Photo / Supplied

The aftermath of the serious crash on Maioro St, New Windsor on December 19 last year. Kyle Jack Fataiki has now admitted drugged driving. Photo / Supplied
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Auckland City Rail Link could have been ‘half the cost’ - ex-CEO Sean Sweeney

By: Katie Bradford
6 May 2026 at 17:00
Sean Sweeney says decisions such as station design could have saved about $2b on the CRL.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 22: Former CRL boss Sean Sweeney on April 22, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Herald photograph by Dean Purcell

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 22: Former CRL boss Sean Sweeney on April 22, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Herald photograph by Dean Purcell

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 22: Former CRL boss Sean Sweeney on April 22, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Herald photograph by Dean Purcell

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 22: Former CRL boss Sean Sweeney on April 22, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Herald photograph by Dean Purcell
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