Two 16-year-olds arrested after Southland op shop ‘donation’ leads to cannabis, weapon and $4k cash haul
“Nothing unusual there. Donations are often left in that very spot for staff to sort through and tidy…
Napier to Wellington and back on homemade scooter for charity
Starting at Mitre 10 Mega Napier at 6am on Saturday and finishing at Wellington’s Queen’s Wharf, the fleet…
Dead snapper, white substance, in Kaipara river: NRC and iwi investigations underway
It cautioned the public to avoid harvesting kai moana from any areas where dead fish were visible. The…
Charli XCX wants to ‘quit music and act’
She explained: “We would be being killed by machinery or something like that. And I feel like if…
Northern Territory floods: Thousands evacuated, crocs spotted in Katherine and Daly River areas
Rivers at major flood levels The Katherine River peaked at 19.2m overnight, submerging homes and businesses, and inundating…
Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026: NZ wins five of six titles in Masterton
He trailed veteran New Zealand-based Scotland international and 2012 winner Gavin Mutch mid-race, taking control on the long…
Auckland Transport criticised for lack of data on assaults and injuries on trains
The father claimed AT had no hope of trying to fix the problem if it couldn’t even prioritise…
‘Connection and belonging’: Napier backs new multicultural strategy
“Whiria Ahuriri is about connection and belonging, and making sure everyone in Napier has the opportunity to participate…
Spending increases in central Napier and Hastings
Marketview data shows spending during the festival was well above the average spend for that same four-day period…
Whakaari survivor pilot finds love and healing after White Island tragedy
“I looked over my shoulder to see a huge plume of ash and debris blasting out of the…
Herbs frontman Dilworth Karaka mourned by whānau and New Zealand music community
The band are perhaps best known for appearing on the Dave Dobbyn track Slice of Heaven, as well…
John Aiken on MAFS Australia backlash, fame and why he still loves it
Remarkable is one word for MAFS’ impact. Others, like tacky, pathetic et al (feedback from Herald readers, by…