Waitematā Harbour dawn paddle honours kayaker Simon McLarin who died after medical event
Emergency services were called to an area offshore from Hobsonville Marina at around 8.35am yesterday. Despite a multi-agency…
Clarence Carter, soul singer behind Patches and Slip Away, dies at 90
His death comes amid renewed interest in classic soul and R’n’B music across streaming platforms and social media,…
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…
Fulton Hogan worker hit in fatal crash while helping driver on Waikato Expressway worksite
“Fulton Hogan has been made aware of a tragic incident that occurred on a Waikato worksite earlier this…
Brandon Clarke death: Memphis Grizzlies forward dies at 29, NBA team confirms
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a…
NZTA contractor killed in Waikato Expressway crash near Te Kauwhata
“Our thoughts are with the person’s family and friends at this time. Everyone deserves to be able to…
Kinleith fatal crash: British man Jamie Spence, 28, killed on State Highway 1
His tattoo read: “Pride, passion, respect, be ruthless, Hull Strikers 25”. Jamie Spence died in a crash on…
Hello Sailor mourn death of NZ Music Hall of Fame member and producer Stuart Pearce
Profiling him in 2020, Audio Culture credited Pearce as having arranged and/or played on “a number of New…
Woman who suffered ‘horrific’ horse riding accident dies after year-long recovery fight
She suffered a broken C2 vertebra, a T3-T4 dislocation, bent spine and four fractured ribs, leaving her “paralysed…
Person killed after being struck by tree while chopping it down
NZ Herald 9 May, 2026 07:35 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Christchurch baby death: Expert tells inquest baby Soul Turany died from ‘abusive head trauma’
His injuries were not survivable, and he was taken off life support just after 3am the following day.…
Person dead after two riders knocked off dirt bikes on different Northland roads
Although the investigation is in its early stages, police believe both riders were knocked off their bikes. Investigations…