Long leg of the law: Fleeing suspect run down by sprinting officer
A man has been apprehended by a plainclothes officer after being chased down on foot at a West…
Michael Murray who killed Connor Morris in West Auckland brawl tells Parole Board of release fears
During the hearing, he was asked what new situation he was most worried about. Murray said being “attacked”…
Power outage resolved at Auckland’s North Shore Hospital
Power has been fully restored at Auckland’s North Shore Hospital after an outage triggered contingency measures activated and…
Air NZ flight cancelled after bird gets loose in cockpit
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Hong Kong was cancelled yesterday after a bird stowed away…
Buckley Systems death: Investigation after worker killed at Mt Wellington electromagnet factory
In a statement this morning, Buckley Systems said, “We are deeply saddened to advise that one of our…
Auckland high school to close early due to staff absences
The absence of nearly 30 staff has forced a South Auckland school to close early today. Manurewa High…
‘Absolutely spectacular’: Photographer blown away by bioluminesence
A nature photographer said the bioluminescent display he captured north of Auckland on Thursday night was “absolutely spectacular…
Dame Lynda Topp blasts Government in awards show speech
Surviving Topp Twin, Dame Lynda, has delivered a blistering impassioned volley at the Government for overlooking the arts…
King’s Birthday weekend weather: Rain, wind and a surprise warm-up
A run of clear skies for the upper North Island will give way to rain and strong winds…
Auckland eatery Pikuniku Cafe enters liquidation, probe to determine extent of fiscal failure
Companies Office records show Jeff Kim is the sole director and shareholder of the company. The Herald has…
Bull kelp sculpture The Basket wins People’s Choice at 2026 Small Sculpture Prize
Stewart described making her sculpture, The Basket, as an organic process in which she let it evolve. “For…
Manurewa Local Board member takes leave of absence, Auckland Council refers matter to Serious Fraud Office
Manurewa councillor Daniel Newman said Ahluwalia was elected to the board as part of Newman’s Manurewa Action Team…