Lightning strike sends tree crashing onto Hillcrest house in Auckland
The homeowner, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the Herald she watched the storm coming. “There was hail…
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
His right hand shows persistent bruising, often covered with thick makeup and at times a bandage, and his…
Weather: MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain for the South Island
Some storms could bring localised downpours of 25mm to 40mm an hour and hail larger than 20mm, along…
Cream spills for 10km on State Highway 3 between Te Awamutu and Ōhaupō
NZ Herald 25 Dec, 2025 06:59 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Tauranga man Hawaiki Dean Little sentenced for assault on daughter; ‘callous’ attack on dog
The dog was seen whimpering, yelping and scurrying backwards as she was being hit to the body and…
Baby to undergo stronger chemo after rare brain tumour got bigger after first round
McComb said Declan would have to fully recover from the operation, which removed most of the tumour, before…
David Seymour’s Act Party car damaged by large tree in Epsom carpark
One commenter responded that Seymour was “going green”. “Surrounded by Greens,” another wrote. The tree and the David…
Firefighters battle large Waiinu Beach fire, nearby residents may be evacuated
Whanganui Chronicle 15 Dec, 2025 04:12 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Large vegetation fire in forestry block breaks out near Parikino, Whanganui
Fire and Emergency earlier urged motorists to give plenty of room on the local roads for the big…
Orcas find an unlikely friend in dolphins, teaming to find a prized prey
“By working together, killer whales can conserve energy and use the dolphins as radar-equipped scouts to increase their…
Large house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore – 5 crews battling blaze
“It’s happening right now. We can still hear all the sirens and there are tonnes of emergency services.…
Napier gang headstone unveiling: Police promise firm line on Gangs Act
“Our goal is to reassure people, maintain a visible presence, keep the peace and ensure the safety of…