Australia’s Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
“As I walk off for the last time, I do so with gratitude and peace.” Khawaja immigrated to…
DOH reports rise in mental health calls during holidays
THE Department of Health (DOH) reported on Sunday that the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) hotline received…
Club patron Emma Twigg returns for Hawke’s Bay rowing’s 150 years New Year regatta
It comes seven weeks after she celebrated success in that new venture, a World Rowing Beach Sprint title,…
Gisborne police flood roads and deploy Eagle helicopter for New Year boy racer crackdown
“Anti-social road user behaviour is reckless and wreaks havoc on our communities. We won’t stand for it,” Park…
Youth MPs’ speeches contained potentially defamatory remarks, breaches of copyright, AI content before controversial review, officials say
Claims of censorship overshadowed this year’s Youth Parliament. One representative said at the time that criticisms of the…
Crayfish crackdown: Nelson man Joshua Spooner in court over Facebook seafood sales
The rules say only seafood caught by a person with a valid commercial fishing permit can be sold…
Port Waikato jetski incident: Body found during search for missing man
It is believed to be the man who went missing while jetskiing on Christmas Day. Police will be…
Northland police urge simple home and car security steps as summer thefts rise
“We also see a rise in stolen bag claims in December, often from busy malls, restaurants, parties and…
Whanganui farrier Kevin Schimanski dies in polo match accident
“He was always willing to help anyone out,” she told the Herald. “He taught many people how to…
Update on Bondi Beach officers as Scott Dyson emerges from coma and Jack Hibbert returns home
“We would like to thank the public for the support, messages and well wishes shown to Scott and…
Dai Henwood: Comedy, chemo and how laughter helps him face cancer
Still being in active chemo doesn’t allow for much planning, he explains. He decides on a short-term goal…
501 deportee Mana Herman stabbed Hastings motorist in the neck
A “scuffle ensued” and Herman picked a fight, but the other man began to get the better of…