Waikato River tragedy: Adoptive father searched for missing son’s body
He claimed the water flowing through the Waikato River is different. Waikato River. Photo / Mike Scott Tiotia…
Night works to rebuild key Rotorua route set to start next week
“We acknowledge that our earlier plan to deliver these works using a full road closure didn’t fully consider…
Matthew McConaughey trademarks voice and likeness to fight AI deepfakes
McConaughey’s lawyers from the entertainment law firm Yorn Levine said the applications were intended to protect their client’s…
Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast, caregiver questioned over ride
Incredibly, neither the child nor their 9-year-old passenger were badly hurt in the crash. Two patients were treated…
Treasury boss Iain Rennie on what’s required to bolster the books in the absence of high immigration and house prices
He made the same observation when the Herald spoke to him a year ago, noting the universality of…
Bream Bay jellyfish stings: Swimmers hit by painful rash at Ruakākā
The unwelcome invaders cause significant allergic reactions in some people. They sting without swimmers feeling it, their impacts…
Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money
The court heard McEwen provided no affidavit but sent a certificate from a “notary” in Lithuania. Notaries vary…
Road worker death on Napier-Taihape Rd being investigated by WorkSafe
The crash happened near Comet Rd and Kuripapongo Bridge at Ngamahanga, about halfway up Napier-Taihape Rd, inside the…
Lee Kohiti took his own life just months after being released from prison
Now Coroner Bruce Hesketh has released his findings into Kohiti’s death, and issued recommendations about the release of…
Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune turns to High Court after being excluded from donations, funds frozen
More than $30,000 was raised in a subsequent online appeal from 835 donors – with the funds due…
Sea snake seen at Gisborne’s Wainui Beach
“If you are bitten by a venomous sea snake/krait, seek medical attention immediately. The National Poisons Centre also…
Welcome Bay: Witnesses describe ‘huge’, ‘out-of-control’ party where teen hit by car
“I heard the car screech, then hit something,” they told NZME. “The girl was on the ground unconscious.”…