Flowerland: Hawke’s Bay’s biggest flower supplier to close as owners retire
However, they have no intention to leave the property as they love living there, and are considering leasing…
Off-duty officers praised for water rescue after swimmers caught in rip
The two women were rescued by the officers and brought back to shore. Garton said the situation could…
Police chase sparked after more than 200 litres of diesel stolen from commercial property near Hamilton
Waikato western area commander Inspector Andrew Mortimore said yesterday’s call gave police a head start. “By the time…
Hastings councillor threatens legal action over water services entity plan
He claimed ratepayers had not been told the final structure of the water entity’s “board” would comprise three…
School holiday traffic alert as heavy rain moves up South Island
Outlook for main centres Auckland is forecast to drop to about 14C tonight, slightly warmer than the April…
Taylor Swift hails Dakota Johnson as ‘most empathetic’ in Time 100 list
Taylor Swift (fourth left) highlighted the “realness” and “unfailing truthfulness” of Dakota Johnson (fifth left) in a piece…
Serious crash closes State Highway 14 in Northland
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 16 Apr, 2026 04:30 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Whangārei Heads crash: Driver’s $25k ute written off by roaming cow
“I’m glad it didn’t suffer too long.” At least one other cattle beast was on the road and…
Two people dead in Kawerau’s Tarawera River after ‘water-related incident’
This afternoon, the area was taped off and about 35 people gathered just beyond the cordon after news…
Hamilton rates: Households face smaller hike after council trims spending
“We’re increasing revenue from non-rate sources and tightening cost controls, so we spend less than planned,” Macindoe said.…
Convicted Rotorua child abducter John Tekuru found outside school, at playground, after prison release
That data went on to find him in breach of his prison release conditions, which state that he…
Malachi Betham admits violent Auckland robbery plot, two weeks after twin Elijah Betham
Another defendant is alleged to have feigned an interest in buying the ring. Instead, it is alleged, he…