Auckland property developer Andrew Montgomerie on trial over wounding of Westmere partygoer
He said he had taken a “very small amount” of the drug and was on his second glass…
One NZ joins 2degrees in pausing 3G shutdown amid weather emergencies
The Rural Connectivity Group is a joint venture formed by Spark, One NZ and 2degrees to cover rural…
Emergency response underway after helicopter crash in Paekākāriki Hills north of Wellington
He said he was “just hoping for the best possible outcome, there’s a whole spectrum of what it…
Karangahake Gorge and Dickey Flat campsite closed after storm damage
“Karangahake Gorge has been particularly hard hit. You might have seen videos of water rushing through the tunnel…
Rotorua emergency housing rapist Hoani McIlroy jailed for 14 years
McIlroy is not eligible for parole until he’s served at least seven years behind bars. What he did…
Wellington Hospital Emergency Department went into code red nearly twice a day in 2025
In a statement, Health New Zealand group director operations Capital Coast & Hutt Valley Jamie Duncan said emergency…
Auckland CBD: Firefighters respond to reports of flames at Hotel Grand Chancellor
Firefighters were directing water at the Hotel Grand Chancellor’s upper façade. Photo / NZ Herald A Herald reporter…
Waioweka Gorge emergency communication should have been handled better – East Coast MP
The MP wants to hear insights or stories from those affected. “Please note I am not at all…
Northland weather: State of emergency declared for Whangārei District
Meteorologist Braydon White said Northland was in for “potentially a fairly significant event” moving into Wednesday and early…
Motorhome catches fire on SH5 near Rotorua
Firefighters from Rotorua attended the incident, supported by a Lake Ōkareka water tanker. Police said they received a…
Gastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department
RNZ 15 Jan, 2026 06:34 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast, caregiver questioned over ride
Incredibly, neither the child nor their 9-year-old passenger were badly hurt in the crash. Two patients were treated…