Local elections 2025: Results for key Hamilton, Waikato battles
“I anticipate the swearing-in will take place about a week from now,” he said. New Hamilton Mayor Tim…
Electric scooter rider critical after collision with car in central Auckland
An electric scooter rider was critically injured after a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of Symonds…
Local elections 2025: Gore’s youngest Mayor Ben Bell re-elected after term of conflict, no confidence vote
Bell, 26, has received 2917 votes compared to 1270 for his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. The…
Crusaders prospect Harry Inch linked with NZ Warriors in NRL move
After gaining selection in the Crusaders development programme, Inch had some game time in pre-season, lining up outside…
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Drake Passage, no tsunami risk
NZ Herald 10 Oct, 2025 09:52 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Auckland Central Fire Station evacuated after asbestos found in building
The safety and wellbeing of firefighters was “of the utmost importance” and the station had been closed, Stiffler…
Fifth New Zealander killed in Ukraine war, remains yet to be found
A fifth New Zealander has died in combat in Ukraine, joining earlier losses (left to right) Dominic Abelen,…
Auckland driver Daniel Biddle jailed for Henderson hit‑and‑run that left 14yo in critical condition
“I do accept that you are remorseful, Mr Biddle,” the judge told him. “Of course, that is all…
Family relieved after Whangārei builder Jared Carter found safe
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 10 Oct, 2025 12:56 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
One injured as firefighters battle Northcote house fire, section of Onewa Rd closed
Auckland Transport said multiple buses were being rerouted as emergency services responded. Northcote College said it was aware…
Emergency services respond after Merivale crash leaves three people injured
It appears the Range Rover Defender struck several other vehicles in the street, causing varying degrees of damage.…
Police arrest Gisborne teen accused of threatening to kill MP
Detective Inspector Warren Olsson said the nature and volume of the threats met the threshold for investigation and…