Kerikeri families describe ‘river’ of water in Whangaruru campsite flood
When he looked outside “there was like an inch of water”. It was unsettling but not enough to…
Wellington Hospital Emergency Department went into code red nearly twice a day in 2025
In a statement, Health New Zealand group director operations Capital Coast & Hutt Valley Jamie Duncan said emergency…
Wool boom: Scourers sees strongest prices in decade
Other wool category prices are also up by over $1 per kg compared to this time last year.…
John Major Meihana jailed for drug-driving causing death of Philipa Ann Beech in Tararua district
He said the feeling that he might have been was “horrific”. But the court was told that responsibility…
Person in hospital with stab-like wounds after incident on Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington
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Shane Khan ordered to serve full jail term after baseball bat attack on mate in Hamilton
Under the three-strikes law, reinstated by the Government in June 2025, the first strike involves a warning, while…
Comedian and radio host Leigh Hart pays tribute to NZ nurses after week in hospital, less impressed with racist patients
“Everyone from the highly skilled doctors down to the orderlies moving beds, cleaners and of course the nursing…
Massive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skies
Disturbance is measured on the K-index. According to the SWPC, it reached Kp8, out of a possible Kp9.…
Mt Wellington daylight attack: Two murder defendants appear in Auckland court, four others charged as accessories
The Herald understands he had been riding a motorcycle when it was struck by a hatchback travelling in…
Wairoa River bar opening attempt as heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council councillor Di Roadley, who represents Wairoa, said an attempt was being made to establish…
UK comedian Russell Brand in court on two new rape charges
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Yoyoso parent Acecco in receivership with $11.6m debts, repayments unlikely
Acecco Holding is also a 51% shareholder of Beautylife Electronics NZ, which has so far not been affected…