Auckland Western Line suspended after emergency services incident in New Lynn
New Lynn Train Station lies between Fruitvale Station and Portage Rd, and passengers reported being stranded on trains…
Ōtaki house fire: Blaze spreads to neighbouring property as crews respond
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North Island fireball: Bright green meteor streaks across sky
The group said it appeared to have ended up over the ocean and urged people to check security…
South Auckland crash: Person assaulted and gun reportedly fired in Manukau
Police believe a gun was fired towards the Toyota, causing minor damage. The Volkswagen left alongside a Nissan…
Sunnynook crash: Supermarket closed after person seriously injured in carpark
“Police and emergency services are currently on site and we are co-operating fully with the authorities. “Our immediate…
Queen St brawl leaves one seriously injured as four arrested in Auckland
Zeb Tupa’i Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald· 23 Aug, 2026 08:45 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Influencer mum criticised for taking her baby to the gym at night
The mum-of-five was criticised online for using a treadmill while carrying the baby. “So dangerous to walk on…
Police investigate laser strike on pilot-training flight over Napier
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes near Whakatāne
An earthquake has rattled the Bay of Plenty this evening. The magnitude 4.1 quake struck at 6.25pm, about…
Person in custody after reported firearm sighting in Dargaville
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SH1 closed near Kauri in Northland after serious crash
Zeb Tupa’i Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald· 3 Aug, 2026 09:50 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
East Coast earthquake: Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes near Te Araroa
Social media users reported feeling the quake across the eastern and central North Island, including Hawke’s Bay, Rotorua,…