Auckland woman’s molar pregnancy leads to rare cancer battle
During a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure to remove tissue from the uterus, she suffered a severe haemorrhage…
Rare 1917 Titan tractor keeps working life alive on Bay of Plenty farm
At the time, it was the family tractor and was lent out to neighbouring farms until he was…
Rotorua student Jacob Snyman dies of rare cancer aged 21
Jacob was Jan and Ingrid Snyman’s only child together. The trio enjoyed an adventurous life sharing experiences such…
Rare ‘Ocean Dream’ blue-green diamond sells for $28m at auction
The fancy vivid blue-green diamond is triangular in shape and “the size of the nail on your smallest…
Million-dollar motor: ‘Extremely rare’ Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R purchased by NZ importer
Scarr and his business partner have placed a $1m price tag on the 2002 vehicle. Only 285 of…
Live venomous sea snake washes ashore at Ōhope Beach
She said New Zealand had no recorded cases of anyone being bitten by a sea snake. DoC reminds…
Hantavirus explained: What is the rat-borne illness at the centre of cruise ship outbreak?
Michael Baker, University of Otago Professor of Public Health, told the Herald that hantaviruses are a family of…
Rare 70th wedding anniversary for Malcolm and Lorraine Walker of Whangārei still ‘in love’
“She’s the only woman I danced with who could talk. She was a terrific talker.” These days, Lorraine…
Rare comet C/2025 R3: How and when to see it in New Zealand night skies
R3 has been making international headlines for its visibility. Similar comets pass by Earth every month but can’t…
Rare whale sighting off Tairāwhiti coast thrills researchers
Takoko said Lee Grace (Ngāti Uepōhatu) was the first to see the humpback. The vessel was sailing towards…
Weather stops Whangārei Anzac dawn service but Maunu gathering and flyover shine
And the turnout at the cemetery service certainly drew a focused and diverse crowd. Denis and Judith Pothan…
England rugby great Lewis Moody offered ‘hope’ in battle with motor neurone disease
“I want to transform hope into clear actions and then into outcomes going forward. “That’s what people living…