What The Viva Team Ate (& Drank) In February
Whispering sweet nothings over sublime sushi. Maybe Auckland’s very best smash burger. We have been eating up a…
Person dies in single-vehicle crash at Mahuta Gap, rāhui in place
Local iwi Te Roroa advised the rāhui applies for about 2.5km from the Mahuta Gap entrance, extending towards…
Tauranga transport, pools and parks upgrades among councillors’ 2026 goals
Councillor Steve Morris said there was a big six months ahead for his ward. “In March, we’re looking…
Lake Whakamaru lifestyle subdivision approved after tied South Waikato District Council vote
Split council, settled decision The council vote followed the release of a commissioners’ decision dated January 21, which…
Police and Ministry of Health say nitrous oxide ‘nangs’ use on rise, factor in road deaths
Rotorua residents have become frustrated at a recent increase in the use of nangs in public spaces. Assistant…
Disabled teenager living in Rotorua Hospital for more than five months
She lived with her husband Ryan, Jakob’s stepfather, and their 9-year-old daughter Luuka. “We can’t control him at…
Auckland CBD shop attack: Woman accused of $75k necklace theft, damage
NZ Herald 27 Feb, 2026 08:11 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Sharlene Smith Omahu homicide: Murder charge laid after grandmother’s body found at Hawke’s Bay worksite
Detective Inspector Martin James said it was exceptional for police to have made two significant arrests within a…
Jordan visit for Harry and Meghan draws snub claims from royal insiders
“Is it a snub? Harry and Meghan have met heads of state or other dignitaries on previous trips…
Australian supermarket giant reins in AI assistant claiming to be human
“The ick cringe factor whilst wasting completely unnecessary time was enough to make me hate Olive and wish…
Ashburton school incident: Reports of children unwell after ‘low reading’ of chemical found, two taken to hospital
A “low reading” of a chemical was discovered, Fire and Emergency Southern Communications’ shift manager Blair Walklin said.…
New Woolworths supermarket announced for Napier in large precinct development
“We are happy to confirm that we are working with local developers TW Property to bring a new…