Home detention for Nelson driver who crashed while 20 times over ‘high-risk’ cannabis levels
The bag contained eight separately sealed small snap-lock bags with a total of 23.5g of cannabis, police said…
Fleeing driver critically hurt in Hamilton crash, police seek witnesses
The vehicle was later spiked by police while travelling at speed and it continued on to Grey St…
Wellington train derailment: Council chairman explains how concrete block stopped runaway train
“Without that stop block, the train could have found itself in somebody’s backyard.” Ponter said the impact left…
Serious injuries after car crashes into tree near Taupō
NZ Herald 31 May, 2026 08:58 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Nicholas Dryland, who caused fatal cyclist crash, now jailed for assaults on mum
In 2020, he was jailed for assaulting his mother, and she was granted a protection order in 2021,…
Rotorua man Johdeci Te Kani sentenced for manslaughter, following death of Fabian Takerei-White
After Te Kani lost control, both teens were ejected from the car, and 18-year-old Takerei-White ended up in…
Emergency services called to plane crash at Whanganui Airport
“He’s got the timing wrong. The propeller struck the ground and disabled the aeroplane on the runway.“ Mascarenhas…
Auckland liquor licences axed or suspended after selling booze to teen Silas Sims before fatal crash
Silas’ parents, who pushed for the venues to be prosecuted, have told NZME they are glad there have…
Hastings road closed after serious single-vehicle crash in Mayfair
Hawkes Bay Today 21 Apr, 2026 03:04 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Driver in Rotorua crash that killed Sakura Hall, 2, admits he was on drugs
His lawyer, Andy Hill, said that while the man admitted the charge, he disputed some of the police’s…
Driver survives 100m cliff plunge off SH25 in Coromandel, firefighters in four-hour rescue
MetService data shows there had been light rain around the time of the crash, which happened on a…
Car crashes into West Auckland takeaway shop in late night crash
“The shop was closed at the time, and there were no reports of injuries,” a spokesperson said. They…