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Jevon McSkimming resignation: IPCA to investigate how senior police handled original misconduct allegations against former Deputy Commissioner

11 hours ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming is under criminal investigation by the police, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority over allegations of misconduct. Photo / Mark MitchellSome of the highest-ranking police officers in New Zealand will be interviewed as part of dual investigations by the independent police watchdog into allegations of misconduct by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Diddy trial: Cassie Ventura tells court she had so much sex her body broke

17 hours ago | nzherald.co.nz | Benedict Brook

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has made graphic claims about the physical toll of his 'freak off' parties. Photo / Getty ImagesJurors are expected to be shown graphic imagery of Sean “Diddy“ Combs’ so-called “freak off” sex parties on Wednesday, (US time), as his trial continues.
Young boy told he can’t play age-grade rugby at South Auckland rugby club with friends due to weight

21 hours ago | nzherald.co.nz | Benjamin Plummer

It's understood 106 children applied for weight dispensations in the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union club competition this year. Photo / 123RF“Why am I so fat?”That was the question a 9-year-old Auckland boy wrote on a piece of paper after he was told he could no longer play age-grade rugby with his friends because he’s over the weight limit.
Black Ferns Sevens star Jorja Miller ready to make her mark in XVs

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Joe Porter

Jorja Miller (pictured), Stacey Waaka and Risi Pouri-Lane missed last weekend’s win over Australia. Photo / Getty ImagesBy Joe Porter of RNZJorja Miller is ready to push for a place at this year’s Rugby World Cup. Miller, Stacey Waaka and Risi Pouri-Lane have joined the Black Ferns for the Pacific Four Series. New Zealand defence coach Steve Jackson said the sevens players have much to learn for the XVs game.
Retail spending flat in April as Kiwis keep wallets closed

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tom Raynel

Kiwi card spending was flat in April, according to new data from Stats NZ. Kiwi retail spending was flat in April, according to new Stats NZ data. Spending in the retail industries was unchanged in April 2025 compared with the month before, while spending in the core retail industries increased by 0.2% ($12 million). Consumables reported the largest rise month-on-month, with spending growing by 0.5% or $13m.
ANZ ranks lowest in new bank satisfaction survey by Consumer NZ

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Susan Edmunds

ANZ performed poorly in Consumer's rankings for interest on savings, fees, responsible lending, advice and overall value for money. Photo / RNZBy Susan Edmunds of RNZIt might be the country’s biggest bank, but ANZ has scored at the bottom of Consumer NZ’s latest bank satisfaction ratings. The advocacy group surveyed 1920 banking customers about 17 service areas. The Co-Operative Bank was the top performer in the survey, with a score of 77%. ANZ was at the bottom, with 57%.
New Cannes dress code claims Halle Berry as its first victim

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jada Yuan

Halle Berry attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and 'Partir Un Jour' (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals. Photo / Getty ImagesThe Cannes Film Festival has banned nudity and voluminous outfits on the red carpet. Halle Berry had to change her dress due to the new rules on large trains. The festival’s shoe rules have relaxed, allowing women to wear elegant shoes or sandals without heels.
‘Shouldn’t have happened’: Mum’s fallopian tubes removed during surgery

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Natalie Brown

Liz Darwish with her husband, Mouhamad. Picture / 9 NewsA Melbourne mum has taken legal action against a healthcare provider after waking from an emergency surgery to learn her fallopian tubes had been removed. In early 2022, Liz Darwish was 10 weeks pregnant with her and husband Mouhamad’s fourth baby when she noticed she was bleeding. Doctors at Bacchus Marsh Hospital confirmed Darwish had suffered a miscarriage.
Cycling great Bradley Wiggins admits cocaine addiction after retiring

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tom Cary

Sir Bradley Wiggins was declared bankrupt last year. Photo / Getty ImagesSir Bradley Wiggins has revealed that Lance Armstrong reached out to help during his recovery from being a “functioning addict” who did “a s***load of cocaine”. Wiggins, 45, has opened up on the extent of his self-harm post-retirement in his new book, The Chain, and in an interview with The Observer has revealed his children feared he would kill himself until he quit using cocaine a year ago.
Viva Beauty Awards 2025: Discover The Full List Of Finalists & Vote For Your Favourites Now

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Ashleigh Cometti

Our expert judges have decided the finalists across all 30 categories, now it’s over to you to crown the winners. Now in its second year, the Viva Beauty Awards 2025, presented by Glow Lab, shines a spotlight on those who uplift the beauty industry on a local and international scale.