Auckland councillors boycott Manurewa board over Marshal Ahluwalia return
Ahluwalia did not respond to the Herald’s request for comment on Friday. As councillors, Newman and Winiata do…
Man stranded by InterCity at toilet stop pays stranger to catch bus
“I walked around the corner and I would have gone about 10 steps and the bus has started…
Auckland boutique Crushes goes viral after employee elegantly foils shoplifting attempt
The video overlaid by the words: “Proof retail is in fact, skilled work”. Crushes co-founders Rose Hope and…
All Points Camping club allows convicted paedophile David Triggs to remain a member
Triggs offended against a primary-school-aged girl in Palmerston North between July 1997 and August 2000. Most of the…
Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 74
“Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 [local time] as a result of a short, but aggressive…
Dannevirke: Police investigating assault of member of public during boy racer gathering
He said police had identified vehicles of interest. “Even if you’re unsure, we encourage you to come forward…
Former Gloriavale member says new documentary misrepresents community
Born Daniel Pilgrim on the grounds of the West Coast commune, Nicholson is Cooper’s great-grandson. “Hopefully, the apple…
Napier roadworks crash leaves 1 person seriously injured
The works started in January and include the restriction of up to 300 metres of the Alpers Terrace-Hyderabad…
Senior school staff member accused of sexual and violent offending against ex-student keeps name secret
In court today, defence lawyer Lucie Scott said her client was now unemployed because of the allegations, and…
Whangārei bird rescue founders fined by DoC after social media post reveals member of public holding a kiwi
Robert believes the fine is unfair and disproportionate, saying it reflected a broader shift away from the nuanced,…
Man killed in single-vehicle crash near Tokoroa named as Benjamin Eric Russell
Russell was described as the much-loved son of Sheree and Sefton, cherished grandson of Heather and Jenny, beloved…
Rotorua gang member Jerome Tekiri sentenced for sexual assault on autistic woman
In what the judge described as “clear predatory behaviour”, Tekiri saw the woman, aged in her early 20s,…