Vietnam gasoline price falls 19% after taxes removed amid energy crisis
Energy Cost of a liter remains 21% higher than before US and Israel attacked Iran People queue to…
Far North council apologises after Taupō Bay beach access stairs removed
The council said Taupō Bay beach remains accessible via flat access points within 20m of where the stairs…
Boat explosion at Tauranga marina injures 1 person
Police confirmed they responded to the incident, saying the explosion occurred about 1.35pm and one person suffered moderate…
David Lange’s ashes removed from cemetery and scattered in Hokianga; daughter responds after family’s shock
Lange’s younger brother Peter said he was shocked and upset about not being informed, and that the former…
NZ cyclist Kiaan Watts disqualified after punch on rival in Dutch race
NZ Herald 7 Mar, 2026 10:22 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Hastings councillor Steve Gibson removed from risk committee by mayor
Lorkin said she was pleased to be appointed. But when approached by Hawke’s Bay Today, Gibson claimed it…
Griffin’s returns Cookie Bear mascot to biscuit packets following public backlash
“Among the thousands of comments shared online, many New Zealanders spoke about Cookie Bear as more than just…
Big Gay Out protester removed after storming stage towards MPs in Auckland
Crossan said the protesters were now doing “okay” and “safe”, noting that RAT did not “wish to claim…
School bus goes up in flames near Leigh, four children evacuated
NZ Herald 12 Feb, 2026 10:29 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Judge Ema Aitken appears before Judicial Conduct Panel after Northern Club incident involving Winston Peters
Attorney-General Judith Collins recommended the Judicial Conduct Commissioner inquire into Judge Aitken’s conduct. The Judicial Conduct Panel hearing…
Tauranga school incident: Knife pulled in student altercation
“The school has also taken steps to support students and staff who have been affected by this incident.”…
Giant Helena Bay Hill slip creates 20,000 truckload challenge
The council has estimated it could take up to three months to repair. Flower said the slip material…