Parent prosecuted over child’s school absence as part of Government’s truancy crackdown
“The truth is that a lot of people want to get to school, but if you’re a ‘won’t’…
Glendene building fire sends black smoke over West Auckland, 14 fire crews race to scene
Black smoke is rising over West Auckland as more than a dozen fire crews race to respond to…
Who Killed Roxanne Sharp? US podcast credited with solving 1982 cold case
“It helped our investigators piece together where Roxanne was days before to the time she died to where…
Super Rugby: Crusaders christen new One NZ Stadium with win over Waratahs in Christchurch – Phil Gifford
The Crusaders perform a haka ahead of their match against the Waratahs, in Christchurch. Photo / Alyse Wright…
Web over Waikato: Spider expert explains massive spiderweb blankets seen in Huntly
“Thought they’d be interesting because people in the city don’t get them.” Spider ballooning season typically occurs in…
Bendigo-Ophir mine: Pro-Santana group claims thousands back gold project
The Central Otago district has a population of about 25,800 usual residents, spread across small towns including Cromwell,…
Auckland landlord and pharmacist Scarlett Hong ordered to pay $13k over mouldy rental
“Nor to bring a newborn baby into this environment.” The tenant, who has name suppression, applied to the…
Warriors v Dolphins player ratings: The young star who shined while another struggled
3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck – 7 Another strong showing in the centres, particularly with ball in hand where he…
Facebook news creator shares AI-generated image of body bags at Hastings triple-homicide – police and Netsafe issue warning over fake crime scene content
Hawke’s Bay Today has chosen not to publish the image. Netsafe’s chief online safety officer, Sean Lyons, said…
Anzac Day weather: Heavy rain watch and warning extended for Northland
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 23 Apr, 2026 11:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
A2 Milk wins Australian court fight over Care A2+ trade mark dispute
“Our action reflects a2MC’s [a2 Milk Company’s] commitment to protect its intellectual property, including our a2 trade mark,…
Auckland Airport meth bust: 16 arrested over New Zealand teen drug courier scheme
Search warrants executed yesterday in Rotorua, Auckland and Hamilton led to the arrest of 11 people aged 19…