One person rescued after major search for yacht that issued mayday in Cook Strait
A second person had been taken off the same craft earlier in the day for medical attention. Police,…
7.4-magnitude quake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued
The prime minister’s office said it had set up a crisis management team. Japan is one of the…
Heavy rain forecast for Hawke’s Bay and Tararua
Rainfall of 10-13mm was recorded in the Napier-Hastings area, where conditions were clearing at about midday, when rain…
Severe thunderstorms, flooding, slip hit Wellington, MetService issues ‘top priority’ warnings
They told the Herald floodwaters had brought down a slip, with rocks partly burying and blocking cars. “Very…
The Warehouse recalls Uniti sand art sets after asbestos found in test
“We’re very sorry for any worry and inconvenience this will cause, and we’ll do everything we can to…
Police appeal for footage after Whakatāne shopping centre brawl
“This sort of public-place violence is unacceptable, and police will not tolerate it – and nor should the…
Booking.com data breach: Customers warned after personal information compromised
“The security of your personal information is our utmost priority,” the letter said. “We will continue to enhance…
The best TV shows to binge while wild weather hits New Zealand this weekend
The Pitt If you haven’t already been watching this tense, tight, medical drama, this is the perfect time…
Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring
For example, the Western United States, parts of Africa, Europe and India could face a hotter-than-average summer, some…
‘Accident’: Olympian Rohan Dennis breaks silence after wife’s death
“Yes it was an accident,” he said. “I loved Melissa and the last thing I ever wanted was…
MetService issues heavy rain warning for Northland as subtropical low nears
“A subtropical low is expected to approach the far north of the North Island overnight tonight, then move…
Bay of Plenty and Rotorua weather: Heavy rain watch and flood risk
Rotorua Daily Post 5 Apr, 2026 09:48 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…