On The Up: Hawke’s Bay boy, 11, tops New Zealand Brazilian jiu-jitsu rankings
NZBJJF rankings are determined by points accrued in official tournaments. While some athletes may compete only once or…
West Auckland police hunt thieves after ‘Infinite Sea’ artwork stolen
“It’s a distinctive piece of art and we’re asking anyone in the public who has information on its…
Former transtasman league star charged with assault, threatening to kill
It’s alleged the offending occurred on December 14 this year. A charge of threatening to kill carries a…
Aoraki Mt Cook: Search called off for climbers after ice avalanche
The Department of Conservation (DoC) was made aware the pair had not returned to Plateau Hut on Monday…
Hansells Masterton receivership: Brand still owes $6.89m after sale to Hart family company
The bulk of the reduction has been payments made to secured and preferential creditors. ANZ Bank has had…
Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s cause of death confirmed as children break silence
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” they…
Firefighters from Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa and Greerton respond to diesel spill
Bay of Plenty Times 17 Dec, 2025 07:17 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Government 4% rates cap puts pressure on Tauranga council services
If implemented, the rates cap would not come into force until in 2028. With annual rates increases of…
Ngawaka Rd crash: One dead after single-vehicle crash in Central Hawke’s Bay
Hawkes Bay Today 17 Dec, 2025 08:32 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Air New Zealand accused of unfair downgrade after Rarotonga flight seat swap
“When I went up, I saw that he now had my boarding pass,” she said. “When I asked…
Gore shooting: Police are investigating after firearm reportedly discharged, two injured
A cordon was set up, and a large-scale investigation was launched. Police say gunshots were heard about 8pm…
Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dies days after ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis
Gerard was born in Arkansas in 1943 and began his career as an actor in New York City…