Bigger Picture: Wide awake for the win – Dunedin photographer wins aurora prize
Dunedin amateur photographer Kavan Chay spent 24 hours awake to capture this winning image of the Aurora Australis…
Armed police block Barrett Rd in Whakamārama for search
“They wouldn’t tell the public why or when it would be open,” she said. “It was definitely something…
NZ spends more on health than most countries – so why is our health system still sick?
The pain came on quickly. It had been a normal Sunday – gardening, Pilates, cooking – but that…
Steve Martin forced to cancel comedy tour dates after contracting Covid
The post was accompanied by a photo of a dog wearing Mickey Mouse ears. Hours later, Steve shared…
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…