Life sentence stands for Shaun Karauria, who killed Sandeep Dhiman in Hawke’s Bay
According to a recently released decision, Karauria and Rosie Page Lewis, also 17, hatched a plan in December…
Missing fisherman found alive after week adrift near Cook Islands
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said the fisherman had set off from Pukapuka Island, about 1140km northwest…
Homegrown Hamilton debut draws thousands for epic festival day
After more than 15 years in the capital, organisers shifted the event to Hamilton this year, bringing the…
Reversing BMW driver charged after Auckland Northwestern Motorway ‘dangerous’ night stunt
The car was repeatedly crossing lanes and stopped halfway up the Lincoln Rd West offramp, still facing the…
Australian bushfire smoke nears South Island, may redden evening skies
“However, given the [amount] of clouds …. and the fires won’t be as significant as five years ago,…
Holiday blues make for quiet end to NZX year – Market close
Another quiet day Harbour Asset Management portfolio manager Shane Solly said it was another in-between day with market…
Hypothermic surfer plucked to safety after drifting 1.5km off West Auckland’s Piha Beach
“Just after 9pm ,and in complete darkness, Eagle located a person around 1.5 kilometres offshore waving for assistance.”…
Search resumes for missing man after fishing boat found drifting off Whangārei coast
“This morning the search resumes for the missing man, supported by the Police National Dive Squad, Search and…
Former prison officer Rhonda Hāpi-Smith shares life behind the wire in new book
At work, she had a tough exterior to shield herself from constant verbal abuse, and she knew how…
Missing diver rescued after three hours adrift at Goat Island Marine Reserve north of Auckland
Kawau Coastguard president Paul Steinkamp told the Herald they received a callout just after 9pm. “We had what…