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…
Three people rescued from a capsized boat off Tolaga Bay
The Eastland Rescue Helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft with police observers joined the search, along with other commercial…
Game of no rise: Are dreams of living on the coast soon to be washed away?
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 8 Jan, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
New home for rare skinks taking shape on Napier’s Marine Parade
He said while the enclosure’s fence was finished, there was still some work to fine-tune the inside environment.…
Parents devastated after teen dies in quad bike crash in Tasmania, just after little brother died
In an official fundraiser, family friend Ella Mackrell revealed Adasyn’s family were also grieving the sudden death of…
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles – ahead of China summit and after US strike
It is Pyongyang’s first ballistic missile launch since November, when it staged a test after US President Donald…
Kaipara Coast Highway closed by police after early morning incident, person found dead on road
Police are responding to a serious incident north of Auckland this morning and have closed the Kaipara Coast…
Auckland 10-year-old lands 101kg marlin off Coromandel coast, breaks club record
“We had it right to the boat within three minutes, then you have to start reeling,” Tom said.…
Coromandel east v west: Which coast is best for property buyers?
So, which is best and more popular? It comes down to personal preference, according to Bayleys Coromandel director…
Otago sea lion breeding season begins with Christmas Day pup birth
DoC says the latest birth continues Mum’s legacy and strengthens hopes that the growing population of pakeke around…
West Coast SH73 oil spill makes slippery driving conditions near Springfield
NZ Herald 28 Dec, 2025 05:59 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Person dies at Auckland’s Piha Beach after being swept out by waves
The Piha Surf Life Saving Club said lifeguards were notified at 12.42pm that someone had been swept out…