Alan Trent named as businessman who felled native trees on Tasman conservation land
The offence carried a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment, or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both.…
Cat killed by ‘menacing’ dog ‒ but who attacked who first?
The owners of a nine-year-old German shepherd that killed an elderly cat argue their dog was defending itself…
Election 2026: Chris Hipkins calls rental support ‘subsidy for private landlords’ – Labour increased it in Govt
“Ministers, political parties all rely on information that’s available at the time they make decisions,” he said. “There’s…
Police separately seeking three dangerous men across North Island
Police are separately seeking three men across Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Bay of Plenty, who each have a…
Protesters disrupt David Seymour announcement in Toyworld store, police called
Two police officers were on hand as Seymour and Brewer left the store after Seymour’s staff had reported…
Search for missing Auckland man Dukemei Topia-Himiona intensifies
NZ Herald 1 Jul, 2026 04:01 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
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…
Oncoming cars swerve as driver travels, brakes on wrong side of rural Pukekohe road
Glenn Parsonage, who captured the moment on his dashcam, told the Herald it was “pointless and dangerous”, and…
Horowhenua College teacher dismissed over conduct concerns
A high school teacher has been dismissed from Horowhenua College after an investigation upheld concerns regarding conduct towards…
Five arrested, 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized in raids
Five people have been arrested and 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized in a series of raids at dairies…
PM’s office breached OIA over climate note
The Chief Ombudsman says he finds it “surprising” that a former senior staffer for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon…
Five arrested, 1.3m illegal cigarettes seized in North Island tobacco raids
An estimated 1.378 million cigarettes have been seized, representing more than $2 million in evaded tobacco excise. The…