Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies
A child has died following a serious crash in a small rural town Canterbury’s Selwyn District. In a…
SunLive – State of emergency lifted as Bay moves to recovery
The state of emergency for the Bay of Plenty after last month’s storm has now been lifted. The…
Dunedin inmate boasted about coward punch attack
A Dunedin prisoner coward-punched a fellow inmate leaving him unconscious for three minutes, a court has heard. Romeo…
Man charged with murdering South Otago vet
Dr Jillian Clark. Photo: supplied A man is facing a murder charge after a veterinarian was found dead…
Kitten season strain: Waikato SPCA pleads for fosterers and adoptions
In one recent case, an adult cat and her five kittens were dumped at the centre, in a…
Second Australian dies in ski accident in Japan
A second Australian has died following an incident during the ski season in Japan. Melbourne man Michael Hurst…
‘We just need something positive’ – Monks’ peace walk across US draws large crowds
The group is walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, DC to promote peace, compassion and nonviolence. Photo:…
Hutt River chase: Man arrested after jumping into river to flee police
RNZ 4 Feb, 2026 06:54 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute
The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their…
US shoots down Iranian drone that ‘aggressively’ approached aircraft carrier
A US Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham…
JSC meets to discuss FICAC Commissioner issue
The Judicial Services Commission chaired by Chief Justice Salesi Temo is meeting in Suva this hour after the…
Melbourne teen stabbed, hit by car during attack
A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed and struck by a car during an attack that began in an…