One person dies in single-vehicle crash in Waitaki; SH85 closed while Serious Crash Unit investigate
“The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.” Police earlier indicated the crash…
Argentina fined and players banned by Fifa over Falklands banner and final brawl
Argentina’s next two home games will also have to be played in front of a 50% capacity crowd.…
Lyttelton Port to invest $821m in Te Awaparahi Bay expansion
“We’ve spent the last decade rebuilding and strengthening the port. Today’s announcement is about creating the capacity, resilience…
Two New Zealand hikers trapped on Solomon Islands’ highest mountain
They have enough supplies for now, but the weather is not expected to improve any time soon, leaving…
East Coast earthquake: Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes near Te Araroa
Social media users reported feeling the quake across the eastern and central North Island, including Hawke’s Bay, Rotorua,…
East Coast earthquake: Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes near Te Araroa
Social media users reported feeling the quake across the eastern and central North Island, including Hawke’s Bay, Rotorua,…
Chatham Islands ancient waka: Judge rules Crown must protect buried remains
Excavations, funded by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, concluded in February 2025, revealing more than 750 pieces.…
MetService warns icy blast, low-level snow to hit both islands – NZ Herald
MetService warns icy blast, low-level snow to hit both islands NZ HeraldFreezing start for much of New Zealand as…
Crews brace for more callouts as West Coast flooding hits homes – NZ Herald
Crews brace for more callouts as West Coast flooding hits homes NZ HeraldFlooding closes roads on West Coast as…
Te Anau earthquake unlikely to change Alpine Fault risk, scientists continue watching aftershocks
Fry said the earthquake appeared to have occurred in an unusual part of the Earth’s crust and did…
On The Up: Russell nurse Jade Clifford to represent Far North in Miss Universe NZ finals
Downes is a New Zealand dancer and beauty queen who won the global Miss Universe title in 1983.…
Fifa World Cup: Argentina parade ‘Malvinas’ banner after semi-final victory
The political tension between the nations can be traced back to 1982 and Argentina’s invasion of the Falkland…