Fifa World Cup 2026 playoffs: Italy, Ukraine and Kosovo chase last spots
After lifting the trophy in 2006, Italy’s record at the World Cup has been dire. They suffered two…
Rugby clubs battle front-row crisis as shortage threatens top teams
One says he believes the “bigger units” are falling out of love with the game because they’re “being…
Fire engine suffers equipment failure at central Auckland blaze, union voices safety concerns
In a video posted on social media by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU), audio from inside…
Northland yacht rescue: Coastguard skipper says failed engine nearly ended in tragedy
“We were bouncing through waves … we spent a lot of time in the air as you drive…
Northcote College fire: Union blames Fire and Emergency for delay in response
A local board member is calling the incident “a real blow” after years of construction disrupting the school.…
Matakana mum with stage 4 lung cancer in urgent bid to fund treatment
“My dream is to watch my babies and husband grow old in good health,” she said. Goddard‘s close…
Second major blaze in Onehunga, police treating blaze in commercial premises as ‘suspicious’
Firefighters were first called to the fire at 2.14am. They arrived to find the upper floor of a…
Landfill blaze: 28 firefighters respond to Tirohia Landfill and Energy Park fire
The neighbouring school, Tirohia School, told the Herald they were informed of the fire but were not required…
Large fire in Hawke’s Bay burns through Pan Pac-managed forest and DoC land
As of 9am, the alert was no longer in place according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. A…
Large house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore – 5 crews battling blaze
“It’s happening right now. We can still hear all the sirens and there are tonnes of emergency services.…
Mum inspired by son’s health battle to build new app for Kiwis
Luca Goodwin, 11, was born with a congenital heart defect and had to undergo three rounds of open-heart…
Bay of Plenty fire crews battle 2ha blaze near Whanarua Bay
Firefighters were called to the scene of a large fire in the Bay of Plenty around 3am. Fire…