Homicide investigation launched in Rotorua after police called to alleged crash scene
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A homicide investigation is underway after a man’s death in Rotorua overnight. In…
Kāpiti woman describes pushing through symptoms on hike, only to find out it was a heart attack
“My legs and stuff just wouldn’t go. I was a bit puffy as well,” she recalled. “There was…
Large house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore – 5 crews battling blaze
“It’s happening right now. We can still hear all the sirens and there are tonnes of emergency services.…
Firefighters battling housefire in Auckland’s Beach Haven
At least five crews were called to scene in the suburb of Beach Haven shortly after 6pm Saturday.…
1 person seriously injured in Christchurch Akaroa Rd crash involving car and cyclist
One person in a serious condition was transported to hospital by helicopter. The St John spokesperson said one…
Auckland petrol station shooter caught smuggling drugs into Pāremoremo prison
Corrections officers stepped in to end the visit and search Toleafoa. They found 6.4g of cannabis, 1.4g of…
Boy who shielded father during brutal attack among bravery award heroes
On September 17 last year, the boy was at home with his father when their neighbour approached their…
Auckland aerial fire truck failure sparks warning over ageing fleet
The NZPFU said the “failure” played out in full public view. They said this incident took a critical…
Interislander ferry failure shows emergency tug needed – Maritime Union
The Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi (file). Photo: Interislander The Interislander ferry dodged a bullet, after suffering a technical failure…
Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere draws film’s stars to Wellington
The Herald will be bringing you all the action from the red carpet as Avatar: Fire and Ash…
Drug-dealing dad to lose more than half-a-million dollars in asset seizures
Police say a Wairarapa methamphetamine supplier and his network profited at the expense of the community, and are…
Weather: Last week at work brings rain ahead of Christmas
MetService meteorologist Silvia Martino said: “Definitely, at this point, it’s looking changeable enough to say: ‘Maybe make a…