Dolly Parton’s sister asks fans to use ‘power of prayer’ as singer faces health issues
Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t…
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and it can act as a trigger – Todd Muller
Todd Muller and wife Michelle after he stepped down as leader of the National Party in 2020. Photo…
Christchurch Pro League club to compete as South Island United
“It was not realistic to register a new club at short notice, so we are incredibly grateful to…
Body found in Whanganui River confirmed as missing woman Tina Gray
Whanganui Chronicle 6 Oct, 2025 09:47 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Passenger describes ‘deafening bang’ as Air New Zealand plane hit by lightning
Sio said the plane was “shaking violently”, leaving the pair bouncing up and down and feeling frightened. Just…
Yvette McCausland-Durie returns as interim Silver Ferns coach for Cup tour
The next day, the former title-winning Pulse coach started a four-day training camp with the Silver Ferns. McCausland-Durie…
Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap as Trump urges quick talks
A senior Hamas official told AFP on condition of anonymity that the Palestinian militant group “is very keen…
Hawke’s Bay could get near 30C on Friday as warm winds move in
“So it’s something to be looking forward to towards the end of the week.” These high temperatures are…
Airport competition won’t be more regulated as Commerce Commission rejects calls for inquiry
The New Zealand Airports Association this morning welcomed the decision not to proceed with an airport regulation inquiry.…
Hamilton City Council urges residents to keep boiling water as Rototuna schools shut
The notice affected about 12,000 Rototuna properties, after the positive test for E. coli during routine testing. The…
Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua in deadlock as dispute heads to legal stage
Lawyer Stacey Shortall, a partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts who is acting for Taurua, said her client had engaged openly…
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke named by Time as one of the world’s ‘most influential rising stars’
“Using her platform and voice, she staved off attempts to disenfranchise communities and attack Indigenous rights. In the…