Prime Minister Luxon to face media after UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestine
Overnight, Britain, Australia and Canada have recognised a Palestinian state as Israel comes under huge international pressure over…
Passengers stranded for hours on Wellington train handed toilet bags
The most affected service was finally hauled into Wellington Station at about 11.20am with 152 passengers on board.…
Wellington train passengers stuck for hours after overhead wire snaps
He said his wife was holding up well but shared his concerns for younger people who found themselves…
Five with serious injuries after three Hawke’s Bay and Tararua highway crashes in less than 24 hours
A police spokeswoman said the road reopened by 6.30am. State Highway 51 was closed on Thursday night after…
Coroner: Deaths of friends on way to Rhythm & Vines an ‘avoidable tragedy’
The exchange turned violent and the fight spilled from the back of the car they were in and…
Missing diver rescued after three hours adrift at Goat Island Marine Reserve north of Auckland
Kawau Coastguard president Paul Steinkamp told the Herald they received a callout just after 9pm. “We had what…
Person found dead near vehicle hours after fatal crash in Palmerston North
Police said yesterday it was a one-vehicle crash and the dead person was the sole occupant. This morning,…
On The Up: Tauranga teenager bakes desserts for homeless, wins youth volunteer award
Hannah’s volunteering began through the Student Volunteer Army at school. The army formed in Christchurch after the first…
Uber drivers to strike for 24 hours on September 13 over pay and conditions
The drivers say they are protesting “against unfair pay rates, unsafe long working hours, unjust cleaning fee policies,…
New Silver Ferns coach Yvette McCausland-Durie asked to replace Dame Noeline Taurua hours before shock announcement
McCausland-Durie and her husband, Nathan Durie, this year reopened the oldest Māori boarding school in Aotearoa after it…
Wairarapa farmers recount waking to fire in Maya Moore arson trial
Moore worked for Morrison’s neighbour Gerry Van Dalen, and lived in a sleepout at his property. Both Morrison…
Media Insider: Sky TV rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh and his last-minute, madcap dash to Eden Park to call All Blacks-South Africa test
He had no time to finish the Shield game – that was left to co-commentator Ben Castle –…