Diamante Kingi’s trail of smash-and-grabs across the Waikato: Businesses $12k plus out of pocket
Police say “smash-and-grab” crimes are committed by groups of young people who target shops and petrol stations, and…
Kiwi Coast reports million-pest milestone as native species return
The true number of pests removed is understood to be higher, as many more would have been removed…
King’s Birthday weekend weather: Heavy rain warnings for South Island as subtropical air hits
While the rain will be the main concern in warning areas, much of the country is also set…
Auckland Harbour Bridge protest: Hundreds of motorbike riders to ‘occupy’ key transport route
Motorcyclists are unhappy big-bike registration costs are increasing to about $816 from July – up from $540 in…
Police rush Whangārei driver to hospital after heart attack on road
The man told officers he was trying to get to hospital. “Our officers quickly transferred the man into…
McDonald’s New Zealand profit jumps to $108.7m as fast-food giant plans six new restaurants
A further $635,000 was attributed to licence fees, while service fees, which refers to the monthly royalty-style revenues…
Health NZ expands Waikato forensic mental health capacity with 10 new beds
“Around 13% of the region’s prison population is on the forensic mental health caseload, one of the highest…
Tauranga and Rotorua players among 21 Lotto Second Division winners
Rotorua Daily Post 27 May, 2026 08:25 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Diphtheria outbreak in Australia: How at risk is New Zealand?
What is diphtheria? Health NZ Te Whatu Ora said diphtheria is highly contagious and spreads easily via coughs…
Teenage boy charged after nationwide online bomb threat investigation
He was charged with two counts of threatening to kill/do grievous bodily harm and will appear in the…
Truck rolls, scattering paper debris over Hastings street
Hawkes Bay Today 25 May, 2026 01:36 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Police chase Head Hunter gang member in car on rims across Auckland’s North Shore
“No pursuit was initiated, however, the Police Eagle helicopter was quick to pick up the vehicle and track…