Ruatangata West crash victim named as 38-year-old Rondy Pedrido Sepaya
Three others were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit…
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slips
“Obviously, for me on a personal level, I was feeling very conflicted with the timing of the wedding…
Auckland developer Andrew Montgomerie testifies at his wounding trial
Montgomerie, 58, has been on trial since last week, accused of wounding with reckless disregard for the safety…
Community gathers for Mount Maunganui evening vigil one week after landslide tragedy
“Sad for Mauao and sad for those people who have lost their lives. It’s just so, so very…
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…
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,…
State Highway 8 crash Tekapo: Road closed after serious injuries
NZ Herald 4 Jan, 2026 07:14 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Vigil for Swiss bar fire victims: Tears and stunned silence at Crans-Montana gathering
Mourners laid flowers and candles, with many knowing victims or those still missing. Photo / Maxime Schmid, AFP…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Weather: MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain for the South Island
Some storms could bring localised downpours of 25mm to 40mm an hour and hail larger than 20mm, along…
Waipu SH1 crash: Five people rushed to Whangārei Hospital
NZ Herald 24 Dec, 2025 08:06 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Frankton Golf Centre clubhouse in Queenstown gutted as crews battle major fire
They said crews immediately worked to extinguish the fire and were able to suppress it at about 7.40pm.…