State Highway 47 closed as crews fight multiple Tongariro fires, plan for several days of operations
“We are hitting the fire hard and making the most of the daylight to try and get it…
Measles locations named where attendees must contact Healthline ‘urgently’
People present at the above locations on the days and times listed must call Healthline urgently (0800 611…
Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs
As well as a holiday, he’d spent the money on a property in Foxton and multiple vehicles. Now,…
Food poisoning warning after Christchurch school children served mouldy lunches
Burrows said when the teacher opened their lunch, they realised the food looked like it had “gone off”.…
Orca pod safely leave Napier’s Pandora Pond after estuary stranding scare
“We would like to thank the public for being respectful and listening to the staff onsite.” The orca…
How gold discovery in Wellington’s hills sparked exploration bids
Two sites have already been granted permits. Application documents provided to the Herald under the Official Information Act…
One Love music festival cancels 2026 show due to tough economic climate
“Because of these factors, along with unforeseen developments behind the scenes, our team has had to make the…
Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest after host insult drama
After Itsaragrisil called for security to intervene, Bosch staged a walkout flanked by Miss Iraq. Other beauty queens…
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Alleged attacks by teens in Grey Lynn Park alarm Auckland park-goers
A post by the woman’s flatmate said that in the past week alone, a group of teenage boys…
Government advisory group recommends effective homelessness ban but Cabinet is not so sure
The policy hasn’t been included in any Cabinet paper, which would most likely need to be agreed by…
Driver on rim spins out on Northwestern Motorway after police spiking
He decided to begin filming as the driver started to spin out across multiple lanes before coming to…