Night of alleged car thefts ends with spiked tyres in Far North
A police patrol unit soon identified the stolen vehicle on State Highway 12, west of Kaikohe. Officers deployed…
Treasury Performance Improvement Review finds ministers losing confidence, criticises ‘weak’ economic forecasting, missed cost blowouts at ACC and Health NZ
“This set in motion a self-reinforcing dynamic in which ministers became less confident in the Treasury’s advice, the…
First XV wrap: Hamilton Boys go top in Super 8 as rivals close gap
Despite six changes from their starting line-up which drew with Rotorua, Hamilton blitzed Napier to lead 21-0 after…
Six killed in shooting at German welfare centre for mothers and children
A seventh person was wounded and reported in a stable condition. The suspected gunman tried to flee in…
Silver Ferns slam Netball NZ’s lack of ANZ Premiership clarity
“It is really disappointing that this is where we’re at, and the uncertainty is really scary. These are…
More than 5000 teens fail NCEA numeracy test four times or more
“This data shows that there is still a population of students for whom more intensive or specific support…
Auckland man Connor Rhodes jailed for indecently assaulting four women, violating another
A month and a half later, a jury found him guilty of violating and secretly filming a fifth…
End of an era: Somerset Cottage closes shy of four decade milestone after founder’s death
“We were a good partnership, the front of house was Anne’s domain, the kitchen was mine. There was…
Elderly Kamo lions get quiet retirement after rescue campaign
The Northern Advocate broke the news after which Helping You Help Animals (HUHA) stepped in with a life-saving…
Firefighters battle blaze in Hamilton’s Dinsdale with four people treated for burn injuries
Hannah Filmer Journalist·NZ Herald· 23 Jun, 2026 07:46 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Whakatāne men jailed for brutal Warehouse carpark robbery
In sentencing, Judge Louis Bidois said this was unprovoked gang violence – “gang pack mentality at work” –…
All Blacks squad naming: Four new faces in Dave Rennie’s first squad to play in the Nations Championship
“We are rapt with this squad – players with the ability to bar up to the demands of…