Family distraught after Rotorua roadside memorial for Paige Johnson taken
The entirety of a memorial left at the Edmund Rd pedestrian crossing in Rotorua in tribute to Paige…
Peters meets Cook Island PM ‘informally’ – but no deal on key issues
Winston Peters has met “informally” with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown at Peters’ home in Auckland. Four…
Morning Report: Nicola Willis faces questions about the fuel crisis
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis face questions on the fuel crisis. Photo: RNZ /…
Hastings: Police investigate after man’s body found at construction site
Hawkes Bay Today 20 Mar, 2026 12:12 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Western Bay of Plenty’s biggest 2025 election spender was Margaret Murray-Benge
She believed the results showed it connected with voters. Margaret Murray-Benge ran for mayor and a seat in…
Winston Peters meets Cook Island PM ‘informally’ in Auckland, but no deal on key issues
Cook Islands PM Mark Brown and New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters held an informal discussion at Peters’…
Gisborne resident calls Grant Rd reserve planting an ‘unmitigated disaster’
The council agreed that the kikuyu growth at Grant Rd was “vigorous”. But the council spokesperson said that…
Ex-Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast admits to losing licence after speeding
Former Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast said it was easy to put your foot down in a Tesla. Photo…
2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival photo gallery
The 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival ran from 13 to 15 March, bringing life and energy to the…
Valve’s huge SteamOS 3.8 update adds long-awaited features — and supports Steam Machine
Not only is it the first release to support the upcoming Steam Machine living room gaming PC, it…
Australia braces as Cyclone Narelle closes in
One of the most powerful cyclones in recent history has slightly weakened to a category four system but…
Dog with chain embedded in neck euthanised
An Auckland woman has been sentenced to six months home detention after “serious neglect” of a dog in…