SunLive – April Fool’s prank ‘sells’ entire Tauranga school
A primary school in Tauranga with a tradition of April Fool’s pranks knocked this year’s occasion out of…
Two arrested after possible sighting of a firearm in Glenfield, schools’ lockdown lifted
The BMW car allegedly involved in the incident. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Two people have been arrested…
Government announces increased mileage rates for home and community support workers
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns Home and community support workers will receive a temporary…
Primary teachers settle long-running pay talks
Photo: Richard Tindiller Primary teachers have settled their long-running pay talks, the Public Service Commission says. The deal…
SH1 traffic near Ruakākā easing after downed power line blocks road
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 1 Apr, 2026 10:47 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Tom Phillips doco crew received text as ‘heads up’ he had been shot and killed
Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police in September 2025. Photo: RNZ / Supplied / Police Detailed…
Green light for immediate lifting of holiday alcohol restrictions
Photo: RNZ The relaxing of alcohol restrictions on public holidays has cleared the last legislative hurdle and will…
New Minister says world has changed, old Minister says Cabinet has made decision on LNG
Even more doubt is being cast on the likelihood of the government’s proposed $1 billion plus LNG terminal…
Alleged Bondi terrorist suffers big legal loss after family claim they’re being harassed
“This case has unprecedented public interest, outrage, anger and grief,” Judge Donnelly said. Akram has been charged over…
Co-operative Bank penalised for overcharging customers
The Co-operative Bank self-reported the breaches under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. Photo: Supplied/Co-operative Bank The…
Two found dead at Hamilton property, police investigation underway
Two people were found dead in Hamilton East. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller Two people have…
US will ‘finish the job’ soon
President Donald Trump said US forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are…