Hydrochloric acid spill closes South Waikato road after tanker crash
Fire crews from Tokoroa and Rotorua attended with a support unit from Putāruru. They were unsure of the…
Auckland bakery Levain shuts after being stung with E grade food safety rating
Businesses are allowed to trade again once they prove standards have increased to an acceptable level. The artisan…
Person dead, State Highway 25 near Waitakaruru closed after crash
NZ Herald 23 May, 2026 02:14 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Sauna closed at Napier’s Ocean Spa after fumes cause health risk for customers
The sauna reopened on May 8, but closed again after further complaints, and remains closed. “We took a…
NZTA apologises to business for signs pointing people to closed dump station
Hall was also told of another sign outside the livestock waste dump station at Matawhero Saleyards telling people…
Person critically injured after vehicle hits property in Matamata, main road closed
“The car was coming really fast and went straight over the roundabout … it didn’t even slow down.”…
Ōruanui marae rebuild: New wharekai and facilities after two-year closure
The costs were covered by central government through Oranga Marae, Te Puni Kōkiri, and the hapū itself. Redirecting…
Police investigate ‘sudden death’ in Blenheim as Wairau Bar Rd closed
NZ Herald 19 May, 2026 03:53 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Tongariro Northern Circuit: New Oturere Hut on track for Great Walk season
“There’s a really solid frame in place now and we’re starting to see the shape of what’s to…
Two dead after crash closes State Highway 1 near Rakaia Bridge in Canterbury, 100km detour
Main South Rd remains closed as police investigate the cause of the crash. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi…
Te Puke Highway crash: One dead and two seriously injured in two-car collision
Emergency services were at the scene for much of the evening, with diversions in place via Pacific Coast…
NZ sharemarket down 0.7%, up more than 1% for week – Market close
Shane Solly, portfolio manager with Harbour Asset Management, said war clouds were back on the horizon and markets…