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Dame Jacinda Ardern donates Ockham New Zealand Book Awards prize money to literacy charity

By: Imogene Bedford

13 May 2026 at 09:45

Ardern will give her $3000 prize money to Read New Zealand.

Dame Jacinda Ardern has pledged to donate her winnings to Read New Zealand Te Pou Muramura. Photo / Getty Images

Dame Jacinda Ardern has pledged to donate her winnings to Read New Zealand Te Pou Muramura. Photo / Getty Images

Dame Jacinda Ardern has pledged to donate her winnings to Read New Zealand Te Pou Muramura. Photo / Getty Images

Dame Jacinda Ardern has pledged to donate her winnings to Read New Zealand Te Pou Muramura. Photo / Getty Images

New Zealand Herald

Lotto $12m Powerball draw results: Winning numbers and how to claim

13 May 2026 at 08:25

The lucky Lotto numbers have been revealed.

A prize pool of $13.7m is on the line.

A prize pool of $13.7m is on the line.

A prize pool of $13.7m is on the line.

A prize pool of $13.7m is on the line.

New Zealand Herald

Te Puke Highway crash: Serious two-car collision closes road

13 May 2026 at 08:02

Diversions are in place on Te Puke Highway, motorists were warned to expect delays.

A section of Te Puke Highway remains closed after a two-vehicle crash. Photo / File

A section of Te Puke Highway remains closed after a two-vehicle crash. Photo / File

A section of Te Puke Highway remains closed after a two-vehicle crash. Photo / File

A section of Te Puke Highway remains closed after a two-vehicle crash. Photo / File

New Zealand Herald

Pillow-smother murder trial aborted for Mukesh Prashad at High Court in Auckland

By: Craig Kapitan

13 May 2026 at 07:40

A new trial date has not yet been set for Mukesh Prashad.

Mukesh Prashad of Auckland was on trial for the alleged murder of his 5-year-old daughter, whom he smothered with a pillow. Photo / Michael Craig

Mukesh Prashad of Auckland was on trial for the alleged murder of his 5-year-old daughter, whom he smothered with a pillow. Photo / Michael Craig

Mukesh Prashad of Auckland was on trial for the alleged murder of his 5-year-old daughter, whom he smothered with a pillow. Photo / Michael Craig

Mukesh Prashad of Auckland was on trial for the alleged murder of his 5-year-old daughter, whom he smothered with a pillow. Photo / Michael Craig

New Zealand Herald

Qantas doubles down on New Zealand with biggest investment as rival cuts back

By: John Weekes

13 May 2026 at 07:00

While its Kiwi rival struggles, Qantas praises Auckland and speaks of closer NZ links.

A Qantas Boeing 737 takes off from Sydney. The airline and its Jetstar stablemate have been stepping up New Zealand services. Photo / David Gray, AFP

A Qantas Boeing 737 takes off from Sydney. The airline and its Jetstar stablemate have been stepping up New Zealand services. Photo / David Gray, AFP

A Qantas Boeing 737 takes off from Sydney. The airline and its Jetstar stablemate have been stepping up New Zealand services. Photo / David Gray, AFP

A Qantas Boeing 737 takes off from Sydney. The airline and its Jetstar stablemate have been stepping up New Zealand services. Photo / David Gray, AFP

New Zealand Herald

NZX market edges lower as inflation fears grow and banks slide – Market close

13 May 2026 at 06:25

ANZ now expects three OCR hikes this year, taking the rate to 3%.

Infratil, which half-owns CDC, was among today's heavily traded local shares.

Infratil, which half-owns CDC, was among today's heavily traded local shares.

Infratil, which half-owns CDC, was among today's heavily traded local shares.

Infratil, which half-owns CDC, was among today's heavily traded local shares.

New Zealand Herald

Viva Beauty Awards 2026: Meet the Finalists & Vote For Your Favourites Now

By: Ashleigh Cometti

12 May 2026 at 18:00

Our judges have decided the finalists across 35 categories, now it’s over to you to vote.

Vote for your favourite beauty brand, product or person and be in to win the Ultimate Beauty Weekend at SO/Auckland worth $2000. Photo / Babiche Martens

Vote for your favourite beauty brand, product or person and be in to win the Ultimate Beauty Weekend at SO/Auckland worth $2000. Photo / Babiche Martens

Vote for your favourite beauty brand, product or person and be in to win the Ultimate Beauty Weekend at SO/Auckland worth $2000. Photo / Babiche Martens

Vote for your favourite beauty brand, product or person and be in to win the Ultimate Beauty Weekend at SO/Auckland worth $2000. Photo / Babiche Martens

New Zealand Herald

Youth unemployment and rising costs push young New Zealanders to Australia – The Economy of Everything

13 May 2026 at 05:16

It’s getting harder to convince young people their future is in New Zealand

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann take a look at the appeal of Australia, the current state of its economy...and why it is just so much richer. Photo / Getty Images

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann take a look at the appeal of Australia, the current state of its economy...and why it is just so much richer. Photo / Getty Images

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann take a look at the appeal of Australia, the current state of its economy...and why it is just so much richer. Photo / Getty Images

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann take a look at the appeal of Australia, the current state of its economy...and why it is just so much richer. Photo / Getty Images

New Zealand Herald

Birgit Brauer’s killer Michael Wallace to fight conviction through Criminal Case Review Commission

By: Belinda Feek

13 May 2026 at 05:00

Michael Scott Wallace denies killing Birgit Brauer while she was hitchhiking in Taranaki.

Michael Scott Wallace didn't seek parole when he reappeared before the Parole Board this morning after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of German backpacker Birgit Brauer.

Michael Scott Wallace didn't seek parole when he reappeared before the Parole Board this morning after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of German backpacker Birgit Brauer.

Michael Scott Wallace didn't seek parole when he reappeared before the Parole Board this morning after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of German backpacker Birgit Brauer.

Michael Scott Wallace didn't seek parole when he reappeared before the Parole Board this morning after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of German backpacker Birgit Brauer.

New Zealand Herald

St Bede’s priest Rowan Donoghue jailed for sexual abuse against young people

By: Jazlyn Whales

13 May 2026 at 04:36

The abuse at St Bede's College involved four boys between 1996 and 2000.

Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 69, worked at St Bede’s College as a priest and dean of boarders.

Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 69, worked at St Bede’s College as a priest and dean of boarders.

Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 69, worked at St Bede’s College as a priest and dean of boarders.

Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 69, worked at St Bede’s College as a priest and dean of boarders.

New Zealand Herald

Chemist Warehouse owner buys 75% stake in NZ-run pharmacy chain in UK expansion plan

13 May 2026 at 04:01

Sigma Healthcare will license the Chemist Warehouse brand to 22 UK stores.

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

New Zealand Herald

West Auckland high school students brawl at train station as ‘terrified’ public hide in cars

By: Joel Kulasingham

13 May 2026 at 04:00

A witness said about 40 students in uniform poured off a train before the 'ugly' fight.

A mass student brawl broke out at Sturges Rd train station on Monday afternoon.

A mass student brawl broke out at Sturges Rd train station on Monday afternoon.

A mass student brawl broke out at Sturges Rd train station on Monday afternoon.

A mass student brawl broke out at Sturges Rd train station on Monday afternoon.