Fire crews battle two large fires in North Island
An aerial view of the Lismore Forest fire at 8am Monday 15 December 2025. Photo: Fire and Emergency…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…
South Island Māori landowners to get more than 3000 hectares returned by Crown
An agreement has been reached on the long-standing Nelson Tenths case. Photo: 123RF Māori landowners at the top…
Land returned to descendants in NZ’s oldest property dispute
About 7583 acres (3068 hectares) of land at the top of the South Island will be restored to…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts responds after judge voids Sth Auckland election result amid voter fraud claims
Turnout in other Auckland areas dropped, but voting numbers in Papatoetoe increased by more than 7%, with all…
FIFA introduces some $104 World Cup tickets after backlash
New Zealand players celebrate winning OFC Qualifiers Final at Eden Park Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz FIFA introduced…
Mike Pannett named as new deputy police commissioner to replace Jevon McSkimming after bestiality and child sex material found on police devices
The statutory role is important within the constitutional framework of the police and carries a safeguard of independence…
Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny New Zealand tour: Venues, dates and ticket info
“Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets – they attract some people and repel others,” they said…
Bangerz Trust investigated for alleged attempt to access Kelston school data
Police are investigating claims the youth charity trust Bangerz attempted to illegally access the Kelston Boys High School computer network. The Bangerz Education…
Man charged after one of largest hauls of child sex abuse material seized at Auckland Airport
The 35-year-old man arrived Auckland Airport at the end of May after spending more than a month overseas.…
More than 10,000 children stood down for physically assaulting other students, teachers last year
That drove down the total number of stand-downs and the rate of stand-downs for every 1000 students, which…
Kiwis great Garry Smith, member of Grand Slam Kiwis side, dies
NZ Herald 16 Dec, 2025 07:46 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…