King’s Birthday weather: MetService warns of heavy rain and gales hitting North Island overnight
STORY CONTINUES Heavy rain and gales have drifted up from the south overnight with a band of rain…
Taumarunui teen who survived childhood brain tumour faces new diagnosis 15 years later
Gailey told the Herald she was asked to “gather the family” last Friday, as her daughter wasn’t expected…
Northland rain warning: MetService flags risk of upgrade to red alert
MetService meteorologist Paris Marshall said Northland is already experiencing heavy rain, including 30mm in one hour at Kaitaia…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: The full list – knights, dames and all other recipients
Knights Companion (KNZM) Dr Paul Andrew Baker, Auckland, for services to health Peter Francis Boshier, Wellington, for services…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Warwick Wilshier’s work on transforming log truck safety on NZ roads leads to MNZM
Wilshier had been a log truck operator for more than four decades. The 65-year-old has been made a…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Broadcaster Barry Soper made an ONZM for services to journalism
The book, which covers the tenures of 12 Prime Ministers, has spent four weeks on the best-seller list,…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: New Zealand’s newest knights, dames and leaders
Dr Paul Andrew Baker, for services to health.Peter Boshier, for services to the State and judiciary.Professor Emeritus James…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Scottish country dance teacher Debbie Roxburgh made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
“It’s a huge honour, and I’m really grateful for the recognition.” Scottish country dancing is a style of…
King’s Birthday weekend weather: Heavy rain warnings for South Island as subtropical air hits
While the rain will be the main concern in warning areas, much of the country is also set…
Vasa Fia Collins shares touching tribute to late husband Efeso Collins
“I still wake up every morning hoping to see your face.” Fa’anānā died on February 21, 2024, aged…
Trump builds giant stage at White House for birthday cage fight
Trump himself is a UFC fan who has attended a series of fights, endearing himself to its core…
Ponsonby Intermediate School principal Nick Wilson’s wife Racheal Wilson pays tribute to her late husband
The last thing he did before he left was to hug and kiss his family, as he always…