Tauranga dog attacks: 881 complaints but fewer than 1% prosecuted
One of those complainants, a Mount Maunganui woman mauled by a dog in Parkvale last year, said she…
West Auckland stabbings: Officer injured, two wounded in Rānui attacks
“A 23-year-old woman was taken into custody over the incident, and the person with injuries was transported to…
UAE condemns new Iran attacks as a ‘dangerous escalation’, as US forces sink boats and down missiles
The United Arab Emirates slammed the latest Iranian barrage targeting its country, calling the attacks a “dangerous escalation”.…
Hantavirus explained: What is the rat-borne illness at the centre of cruise ship outbreak?
Michael Baker, University of Otago Professor of Public Health, told the Herald that hantaviruses are a family of…
Kim Dotcom extradition: Lawyer attacks ‘grossly disproportionate’ treatment over Megaupload
“That’s because remarkable decisions keep on being made, that should, in our submission, shake the conscience of us…
Tauranga dog trainer Renee Mabey teaching children dog safety after attacks
One dog owner called for mandatory prosecution of all owners of dogs involved in violent injury attacks –…
Christchurch aggravated robberies: Two workers injured in armed attacks
Hato Hone St John said it sent an ambulance to the scene and staff assessed one person in…
Alleged Bondi terrorist suffers big legal loss after family claim they’re being harassed
“This case has unprecedented public interest, outrage, anger and grief,” Judge Donnelly said. Akram has been charged over…
Epidemiologist says influenza vaccine can reduce risk of heart attacks
Baker said the vaccine can be as effective as heart-attack medication for those infected by influenza. He also…
Dog attacks crackdown: Gisborne chase victim backs tougher laws and owner prosecutions
Hawthorne welcomed the review. “I’m so pleased it is being talked about and the Government are trying to…
New Zealand joins 19 countries in statement condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf
In a post on X, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the attacks against fuel tankers and energy infrastructure…
Nicola Willis urges motorists not to panic-buy fuel as oil prices spike
“So the first thing I’m doing tomorrow is finding out from my officials why is the media reporting…