Relative of Poseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering admits he lied to police after infant’s death
The 10-month-old’s father, Anthony Simon Pickering, was later charged with his murder but acquitted by a jury in…
Person dies after being hit by truck in Mauku, near Pukekohe
A person has been hit by a truck on Titi Road. Photo: Google Maps A pedestrian has died…
Auckland Mayor to undergo surgery after tennis injury
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown will undergo surgery this month following a hip injury sustained during a tennis match.…
First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres
New Zealand’s first full rubber road has been laid in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn district. Photo: RNZ /…
Fourth person dies following horror crash near Blenheim
A fourth person has died in hospital from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1…
Wastewater testing shows Covid cases increasing
Photo: 123rf.com Wastewater testing is showing an increase in Covid cases, and hospitalisations are on the rise as…
Rotorua police say seven arrests unrelated to gang gathering
Officers were expected to remain visible in the city as the group moved on toward Ōpōtiki. Police said…
Massive AI factory could impact sea life, cultural values
An early artist impression of Datagrid’s data centre in Makarewa, north of Invercargill. Photo: LDR/SUPPLIED Southern mayors have…
Human remains found on Coppermine Island confirmed as missing fisherman Ferzil Babu
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 12 Mar, 2026 11:32 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Food, music and culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs
Performers take the stage during Auckland’s annual Pasifika Festival at Western Springs, celebrating Pacific culture through dance and…
‘Explosive substance’ in Christchurch a jar of crystallized picric acid
The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch on Thursday. Photo: RNZ/Anna Sargent An “explosive substance” that resulted…
Migration surge puts fresh heat on New Zealand housing market
Taken together, the trend suggests population growth will provide more support to housing demand and rental markets through…