Chelsea Daniels

3 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Chelsea Daniels

A miner laying down flowers at the White Knight Bridge near the entrance to the Pike River mine. Photo / NZPAA new study suggests another Pike River mine disaster is likely. Victoria University of Wellington researchers say the failures that led to the disaster that killed 29 men could happen again at any other organisation. One of their “potentially disturbing observations” is that health & safety training, auditors and well-qualified staff were insufficient to prevent failure.

4 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Chelsea Daniels

MetService says a widespread weather system is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain throughout tomorrow and into the evening. Photo / NZMEA warmer, wetter winter is coming. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) forecaster Chris Brandolino told The Front Page it’ll be a warmer than average winter as a whole. “I’m using my words carefully because if you’ve seen the weather predictions for later this week and the weekend, there is gonna be a significant cold snap.

5 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Chelsea Daniels

Plush toy collectables, Labubus, are taking the world by storm. Collecting, coveting, and curating have been pop culture staples for decades. There’s an innate human need to purchase the new “in” thing. Whether it’s a hacky sack, troll dolls, Tamagotchis, fidget spinners, Pokémon cards, or Beanie Babies - consumerism is quick to take hold of a fad and make something once minuscule the most desired product overnight. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Chelsea Daniels

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney with King Charles after the King delivered the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa on May 28, 2025. Photo / Blair Gable / POOL / AFPKing Charles’ whirlwind visit to Canada may have been a bit more than your usual Commonwealth tour. While the monarch didn’t utter an inference to Donald Trump, his speech supporting the country as he opened parliament in Ottawa referenced the promise to “protect Canadians and their sovereign rights”.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Chelsea Daniels

Winston Peters to David Seymour in the style of Dick Frizzell's "Tiki to Mickey Tu Meke". Illustration / Paul SaterIt will come as no surprise that David Seymour has ruled out working with Chris Hipkins ahead of becoming the country’s second in command. The ACT Party leader will be sworn in as New Zealand’s deputy prime minister tomorrow, taking over from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Peters “permanently” ruled out working with the Labour leader in any future Government coalition.