Sharlene Smith Omahu homicide: Murder charge laid after grandmother’s body found at Hawke’s Bay worksite
Detective Inspector Martin James said it was exceptional for police to have made two significant arrests within a…
Jordan visit for Harry and Meghan draws snub claims from royal insiders
“Is it a snub? Harry and Meghan have met heads of state or other dignitaries on previous trips…
Hamilton councillors back KPMG procurement reforms after $239m review
However, chief financial officer Gary Connolly warned against interpreting the $239.1m figure as policy breaches. He pointed to…
Ashburton school incident: Reports of children unwell after ‘low reading’ of chemical found, two taken to hospital
A “low reading” of a chemical was discovered, Fire and Emergency Southern Communications’ shift manager Blair Walklin said.…
Police charge 46-year-old man after manhunt in Dunedin
He is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court tomorrow. “An investigation into the events of Wednesday…
Economic recovery slowly rolling north into other regions, says Infometrics
Auckland continued to lag, with activity up 1.3% per annum in the December quarter, but it was not…
Te Kauwhata shooting: Three arrested after man turns up at hospital
The women, aged 27 and 59, were charged with two counts of unlawfully possessing a firearm, and wounding…
Te Weka Estate offers new view of Hawke’s Bay
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Four taken to Auckland City Hospital after bus and car crash in Grafton
Hato Hone St John told the Herald it was notified of the incident at 2.36pm and three ambulances…
Body found at beach confirmed as missing Gisborne teen
Gisborne Herald 24 Feb, 2026 11:20 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Western Springs College threats spur police and schools step up safety
The board of trustees said its members were working closely with police, neighbouring schools and the wider community…
GoFundMe cancer fraud claims: US man behind ‘dying to serve’ fundraiser dies in Auckland
When the Guardian contacted the alleged conman about the allegations he refused to share his medical records, telling…