North Harbour Hockey Association fires woman who blew whistle on alleged teen sex abuse
“No one should have to go through [the police reporting process] on their own, let alone an under-18.…
Spark earnings preview: One analyst sees company as hugely undervalued; others see big problems
The sale of the latter is being explored. The Herald has been told Spark employees are bracing for…
Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake
At Kisol village a few hours away, Bertolomeus Tiga, 42, told AFP his house was one of several…
Hawke’s Bay: Man dies after off-road motorbike crash in Clive
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Whittaker’s Peanut Slab sparks debate after woman eats it boarding Bali flight
She said she would have acted differently had she known someone nearby had a serious allergy. “If I…
Hayden Panettiere said Neutrogena tried to fire her over postpartum depression
“Every cigarette I smoked, every bad outfit, comments like, ‘She’s looking chunky in a bathing suit’, or even,…
Laurie Keats dies at 92 after lifetime devoted to Golden Shears
The movement saw the Golden Shears of Great Britain established in 1963, and further development worldwide, including the…
Napier highway closed after serious crash near Awatoto
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Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
Wellington Girls’ College pays tribute to Gail Ives after teacher hit by car in US
“As her husband Richard said, this was her first home.” Former students and classmates have responded to the…
Truck crashes over median barrier on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway
Police said nobody was injured. A truck crashed into a median barrier. “Motorists are advised to expect delays…
Horror 100km/h crash survivor joins former All Blacks to raise $125,000 in New York Marathon
Shane Thrower knows first-hand how quickly life can change. While training for his first New Zealand Ironman, he…