12yo arrested in US over death of classmate hit on head by water bottle
A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit in the…
Two US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates, at least one missing
Two US military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Saturday, and while one crew member was…
Iran hunts crew member of crashed US jet after one reported rescued
This video grab taken on 3 April, 2026, from UGC images posted on social media on April 3,…
Easter Sunday surcharges cannot have public holiday excuse, Consumer NZ says
Many hospitality businesses add surcharges on public holidays to cover the higher wage costs. Photo: 123rf A consumer…
NZ climber facing long road to recovery after accident: friend
A New Zealander who suffered a serious head injury while rock climbing near Las Vegas has been released…
Surfer bitten by sea lion
A surfer at Brighton Beach in Dunedin got more than he bargained for when he was bitten by…
Iran searches for downed US jet crew, claims second plane hit
By AFP teams in Tehran, Jerusalem, Washington, Beirut, Dubai and Sanaa This video grab taken on April 3,…
GPs worry about patients missing appointments, low medicine stocks as fuel prices soar
Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners medical director Dr Luke Bradford. Photo: Supplied GPs are concerned about…
Crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran, sources say
A US fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Friday, and one of two crew members was…
Trump budget seeks $2.6 trillion for defence, cuts to domestic programs
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defence spending to US$1.5 trillion (NZ$2.6 trillion) in his 2027 budget, released…
One dead, one injured after two-car crash on Coastal Highway near Motueka
NZ Herald 3 Apr, 2026 06:48 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be ‘magic bullet’ to protect crucial road
By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student Eco Reef at Turners Bay, Cape Palliser Road. Photo: Supplied / South…