Rotorua’s Lakeland Queen up for sale seven weeks after reopening
It hasn’t operated since the Covid 19 pandemic, and its future looked grim until Hagaman, an American-born son…
Family’s human heat circle saves life of lost tramper Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel
“He was lucky to have his mobile phone,” Henwood said. “He called his family, and once his son…
Vehicle rescues in central Auckland face delays after engine crash, firefighters’ union says
Union representative Toby Kerr said the truck involved was known as a pump rescue tender, which carried gear…
Police hunt alleged attackers after two people in hospital after fight in Wiri, South Auckland
Hato Hone St John confirmed paramedics were called to the scene. The injured pair were taken to Middlemore…
Crayfish crackdown: Nelson man Joshua Spooner in court over Facebook seafood sales
The rules say only seafood caught by a person with a valid commercial fishing permit can be sold…
Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand
“The rediscovery is exciting, yet concerning at the same time,” veterinarian and researcher Kaset Sutasha of Kasetsart University…
Miles Teller surprises wife with recreated wedding dress lost in LA fires
And the Tellers were saddened that there was not enough time for them to grab all of their…
Person dies at Auckland’s Piha Beach after being swept out by waves
The Piha Surf Life Saving Club said lifeguards were notified at 12.42pm that someone had been swept out…
US TikToker asks for donations after fatally hitting a pedestrian while livestreaming
At the time of the crash, McCarty-Wroten called 911 and told responding officers the traffic light had been…
Hamilton assault: 1 person seriously injured, 1 in custody
NZ Herald 26 Dec, 2025 10:36 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Chief Justice leads tributes to Robert Smellie after death of former High Court judge
Born in Dunedin in 1930, Smellie was educated at Otago Boys’ High School before graduating with an LLB…
Rāhui enacted after death at Tongariro National Park
The local hapū, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, has placed a rāhui on the Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes…