Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol dead at 47 after three years in hospital: Palace
Bajrakitiyabha was the only child of King Vajiralongkorn’s first marriage to Princess Soamsawali. A trained prosecutor and diplomat,…
Yacht crew saved off Northland coast after steering failure sparks 185km rescue
Skipper Greg Gemmell said they were notified about the stricken yacht about 3.30pm on Wednesday. They required an…
Northland’s Tikipunga High School cancels ball after low ticket sales
Principal Emma Leyland said the decision followed lower-than-expected ticket sales and limited student interest. “After reviewing ticket sales,…
Josh Hutcherson says he ‘resented’ fame after The Hunger Games
“I’m from a small town in Kentucky. I started acting when I was a kid because I liked…
Nationwide recall of Pams, Market Kitchen sauces after glass hazard warning
Affected products The recall applies to the following items and best-before dates: A range of products have been…
Body found in Lake Tekapo after search for missing man
“Police are providing the necessary support to the man’s family, and our thoughts are with them at this…
Ōtara house fire: Three fire chiefs battle blaze on Finlay Place during union strike
Fire and Emergency Te Hiku region manager Ron Devlin told the Herald the district commander and two assistant…
I’m an NZ travel writer. Adelaide made me want to move to Australia
Stone is one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, now turned Adelaide Hills winemaker with the launch of his…
Teacher Justine Clark censured after using force on children at South Taranaki school
While the tribunal heard the matter last year, it publicly released its decision today. That decision censured Clark…
Search operation underway for man missing in Lake Tekapo
Police confirmed the man came off a bridge on SH8 into Tekapo River in the Mackenzie township. The…
Rival gang members lose right to reclaim patches after High Court appeal
Both men were arrested and charged under the Gangs Act but told by judges in their individual cases…
Whangārei dairy burglary: Police urge vigilance after armed raid
Pilmer said the vehicle was towed for forensic examination. It was believed to have been stolen early on…