News in 90 Seconds January 16
The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including two people die in a car crash, and the new bonuses…
Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland region
MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…
Trains still down as Aucklanders return to work
Auckland’s entire train system has remained closed as commuters return to work from the summer break, with even…
The housing reform that will reshape Auckland: Plan Change 120, explained
Auckland is making a major change to its planning rules which could enable millions of new homes. In…
Overseas Aucklanders told their Audi had been stolen – and recovered
Police investigating a series of petrol thefts in East Auckland led to the discovery of a vehicle allegedly…
Severe thunderstorm watches issued for large parts of North Island
MetService says it’s going to be a “thundery Thursday” as heavy rain, localised downpours and thunderstorms are forecast…
OFC Professional League: The $70 million football league kicking off in Auckland
The fairly new Auckland franchise will be competing in the A-League and the OFC Pro League at the…
Pair charged after AK-47-style firearm found in Auckland property
Two people have been charged after police found a loaded semi-automatic AK-47-style firearm in a room under a…
Arrest after bus driver sprayed with fire extinguisher in Auckland
A man has been arrested after he allegedly sprayed a bus driver with a fire extinguisher in Auckland’s…
Vandals target roadside crash memorial
A woman says she is “so mad and hurt” after her family members’ roadside memorial was vandalised in…
Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s holiday on Fiji’s ‘Millionaire’s Row’; Colin Mathura-Jeffree hosts A-list party at Auckland adult club
The home sits among properties owned by dozens of wealthy Kiwis, including Rich Listers Ross and Dallas Pendergrast…
Auckland father’s bowel cancer death prompts warning on symptom-free risk
His wife, Stacey Kenny, spoke to the Herald in the hope of raising awareness about the importance of…