Tauranga man imprisoned for rape, violence, and threats against partner
According to the Crown summary of facts, he then hit her several times with a closed fist on…
2026 election: Sam Uffindell selected as National candidate for Tauranga
Electorate boundary changes for 2026 would shift Tauranga west, incorporating Te Puna, Minden, Wairoa, Lower Kaimai, Tauriko West,…
Call for Te Papa to repatriate kauri bust of Ngati Porou chief who signed the Treaty
The bust belongs to English antiques dealer Peter Petrou. Jackson, who has whakapapa to Ngati Porou and Maniapoto,…
NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based era – Matthew Hooton
He demanded Canada and Mexico renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, withdrew from the Paris Agreement on…
Woman faces 14 theft charges after bid to disguise herself in clothes pulled from store rack
She also repositioned barcodes on two items to make them appear cheaper than they were. “At the same…
MethaneSAT failure: Call for Auditor-General probe after $30m loss in space
The briefing states “this has increased the requirements for time on console [as opposed to simply being on…
New home for rare skinks taking shape on Napier’s Marine Parade
He said while the enclosure’s fence was finished, there was still some work to fine-tune the inside environment.…
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creatures
RNZ 8 Jan, 2026 08:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Auckland police hunt Lawrence Schwalger, warrant issued for arrest
Police say the 50-year-old is thought to be in the wider Auckland area. ‘Call 111 immediately’ Members of…
Fifa World Cup: Bill Tuiloma joins Wellington Phoenix on long-term deal in bid to push for All Whites spot
“I’m excited to be in Wellington and I’m grateful for the opportunity the Phoenix have given me,” Tuiloma…
American Airlines brings new Dreamliner for summer Auckland-Texas route
The airline last year announced expansion of the Flagship Suite to four cities – Auckland, Brisbane, Buenos Aires…
Hot weather: Extreme fire danger for Canterbury, 37C Hawke’s Bay heat and beach safety warnings
People enjoying sunset at West Auckland’s Bethells Beach Te Henga last night. A hot weekend is forecast across…