One dead, three critical after shooting in Waitārere Beach, Horowhenua
“Responding officers were told that a firearm had been discharged at the address and, when they arrived, four…
Police seek answers after two RSE workers found dead on same Pukehina site
A 50-year-old man was due to reappear in the Tauranga District Court on January 30 on a charge…
Lake Tikitapu incident: Man found dead after failing to return from swim
A police spokesperson would not say if he was a local or a visitor. On Saturday, Rotorua Police…
Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78
Known for never performing the same show twice, the group revolutionised fan engagement, as followers – known as…
2 dead, 1 missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato
Police were notified about 1.15pm that a person had been pulled from the water by the harbourmaster at…
Man shot dead in Manurewa: Police launch homicide investigation
Police at the scene on Balfour Rd, Manurewa, last night. Photo / Hayden Woodward “Residents can expect to…
Iran protests: Khamenei vows crackdown as internet shutdown widens
Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, raising a previous toll of 45 issued the day earlier, said at least…
One dead, 38 missing after Philippine dump site collapse
AFP 9 Jan, 2026 04:03 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
National War Memorial targeted by thieves, letters from metal sign prised off concrete
The thefts were “unacceptable” and the ministry was “bitterly disappointed that someone has gone to some effort to…
One dead after two motorbikes crash in Tararua district
RNZ 8 Jan, 2026 03:16 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Devonport ‘unexplained’ death: Three-year-old boy’s body found on New Year’s Day
In a statement today, Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe said, “While the circumstances around this incident are unexplained, there…
Online star Yulia Burtseva dead at 38 after cosmetic surgery in Russia
Burtseva had more than 73,000 Instagram followers at the time of her death. Her profile contains glamorous photos…