NRL: Warriors coach Andrew Webster ‘not a fan’ of proposed kickoff rule changes
In an email leaked to the Daily Telegraph, all 17 NRL clubs rejected the changes, raising concerns about…
K’gari dingoes euthanised after Canadian backpacker’s death as parents oppose cull
On Saturday, the Queensland state government announced the pack of dingoes had been deemed an “unacceptable public safety…
Travel Alerts: Sail Grand Prix, Michelin cruise, TarraWarra art, Mondrian wellness and Otago wildlife
Go on a gastronomy tour with these cruises. Photo / 123rf TarraWarra International 2026 After a long pandemic…
Mount Maunganui landslide damages caravans and vehicles, witness says violent shaking bef
A camper Carly Motley, said when they assessed the damage this morning, there was “the massive slip coming…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes first speech of election year: ‘We want to win back the country’s biggest city’
The Government requires Labour’s support for its trade deal with India, after coalition partner NZ First said it…
Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland region
MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…
Rotorua fatal crashes: Police warning after 3 deaths, several people injured
On Tuesday afternoon, a young driver died and two passengers were seriously injured after the car they were…
Weather: Temperatures set to soar as heat alerts issued, drowning and fire concerns rise
Heat alerts are in place for Kerikeri, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Taupō. Water offers quick relief…
Several dead in explosion at Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana – police
AFP 1 Jan, 2026 06:23 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Youth MPs’ speeches contained potentially defamatory remarks, breaches of copyright, AI content before controversial review, officials say
Claims of censorship overshadowed this year’s Youth Parliament. One representative said at the time that criticisms of the…
Volcanic activity has intensified at Sicily’s Mount Etna in recent days
Activity on Etna “increased very suddenly”, the institute said, noting that the episode produced 300- to 400m lava…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Times 25 Dec, 2025 08:07 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…