Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewed
When Geordie Beamish fell in the heats of the 3000m steeplechase at this year’s World Athletics Championships and…
Beach Haven fire: North Shore family lose accessible home, medical gear
Several explosions followed before the fire enveloped their covered carport and the accessible room behind, with Tuapawa’s partner…
Tom Silvagni’s act immediately after rape revealed
Silvagni, the 23-year-old youngest son of Carlton Hall of Famer Stephen Silvagni and former TV presenter Jo Silvagni,…
Jelly Roll reveals he ‘could feel myself dying’ before 90kg weight loss
Jelly Roll “had multiple heart issues” before embarking on his weight-loss journey, and he now feels much healthier,…
Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recovery
The banks’ moves came as swap rates, which influence longer-term mortgage rates, spiked in the fortnight following the…
Weather: Sunny and warm weekend before heavy rain and wind next week
It would last only as long as the weekend, however, as a front bringing rain was expected to…
Executive who admitted paying for underage sex faced separate workplace investigation before he was sacked over charge
His former employer told the Herald it was “appalled and deeply concerned” when it learned of the charge.…
Mt Eden prisoner Johnathan Trubuhovich dies after attack by another inmate, family demand answers
Today, a spokesperson for Trubuhovich’s family, who asked not to be named, told NZME their loss was still…
Coroner: Nelson teen driver Tielyr Ayrton killed in alcohol-, speed-related crash
A police vehicle with flashing lights which loomed behind her had not been chasing her, but was trying…
Water restrictions may tighten before Christmas for Napier and Hastings; dams low for some farmers
Meanwhile, the Wairoa District Council has no water restrictions in place at present for its residents, while Central…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Auckland family violence refuge full as demand surges before Christmas
Hendricks said they would check availability at other refuges, but many were experiencing high demand. “This is not…