NZTA seeks feedback on proposed speed limit cuts on state highways
“By reducing the speed of oncoming traffic through high-risk intersections we can give everyone more time to react,…
Tributes for Lucas Reid, 15, killed in e-bike crash
Lucas, who made a miraculous recovery, was a passionate fan of the AFL and supported the Richmond Tigers,…
Health Minister Simeon Brown commissions review following ManageMyHealth cyber attack
He will speak to the media at 2.30pm today at his Pakuranga electoral office. The press conference will…
Man stabbed with eel spear in Hastings street attack
The injured man was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital. A man has moderate injuries after being stabbed with…
Wanganui Aero Club preparing for thousands of visitors as open day looms
“Basically, we’ve doubled everything.” Morrison said the event would feature aerial displays, along with the chance to see…
Venezuelan in New Zealand hopes Maduro capture will help free missing cousin
In a prewritten message released after his arrest, Guanipa denounced Maduro and said he was kidnapped by the…
‘Smash the taniwha’: Riqi Harawira’s journey from addiction to redemption and being back on stage
“Substance abuse was affecting my ability to manage socially and psychologically,” Harawira said in a deeply personal interview.…
Lightning strike sends tree crashing onto Hillcrest house in Auckland
The homeowner, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the Herald she watched the storm coming. “There was hail…
‘We’re walking to Bluff’: Meet the incredible Williams family of six – including a 6yo – who walked the entire length of New Zealand
“You couldn’t stand up, it was so incredibly painful,” says mum Courtney Williams. “Anywhere it was touching your…
Napier road death: Police name man who died in hospital after being struck on Boxing Day
Duncan’s death was the first in the country on the roads over the Christmas holiday period. There has…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Coral Adventurer passengers rescued after reef crash off Papua New Guinea
The vessel was floated off the reef on Tuesday with the help of a large tugboat sent from…