Four passengers of US speedboat shot dead by Cuban coastguard, spark new tensions
In Washington, US Vice-President JD Vance said the White House was “monitoring” the situation and that “hopefully it’s…
Te Weka Estate offers new view of Hawke’s Bay
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Wayve, founded by Kiwi Alex Kendall, raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its tech for its first robotaxis
Uber will also use Wayve’s technology to power its first test fleet of robotaxis, which will hit the…
3M faces $59.2m court fight over ‘forever chemicals’ poisoning claims
3M said it has not produced PFAS at the plant inaugurated in the 1970s since 2024 and has…
Takapuna teen attacks: North Shore mum steps in as boys target victim
‘Pretty terrifying’ The mother told the Herald she was walking when she noticed a group following another boy.…
Three people, two dogs escape sinking boat in Opito Bay, Northland
“We don’t normally get nice boats or any boats mooring off the tip of that island.” About 4.45pm…
Three people in critical condition after SH1 crash near Redwood Pass in Marlborough
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said the road is closed to all traffic, with no local detours…
Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa iwi back major green hydrogen and methanol development near Whanganui
Tāhūhū rangapū/group chief executive Grant Huwyler says the iwi have spent the past five years exploring a 280-megawatt…
Onemana sinkhole near wastewater plant sparks beach health alert
“We are aware of a tomo (sinkhole) that has formed near the Onemana Wastewater Treatment Plant, and we…
Ruatangata West crash victim named as 38-year-old Rondy Pedrido Sepaya
Three others were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit…
For years residents of industrial hub Friedrichshafen had well-paying auto jobs to rely on
In 2024, the company announced plans to cut up to 14,000 workers by 2028 – more than one…
Garth Timokina Thompson sentenced for triple fatal crash near Taihape
Lesley Brooks, 46, Luke Shaw and Jacob “Pudding” Coady, both aged 24, died in the December 7, 2024,…