SH1 crash at Pōkeno: Road reopened after tractor blocks southbound lanes
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route at 5pm, with police expecting the…
Fire crews bring ‘significant’ restaurant fire at Te Arai Links luxury golf under control
Fire engulfs Ric’s Restaurant at Te Arai Links golf course. A spokesperson said once firefighting efforts are complete,…
Bay of Plenty Lotto player celebrates $21k second division win
Bay of Plenty Times 8 Apr, 2026 07:59 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Christopher Luxon speaks as fuel crisis takes toll at pumps, Trump threatens to ‘take out’ Iran
But Luxon this morning rejected the idea of whipping people into a frenzy over the fuel crisis to…
Name suppression granted for Wellington man with ‘significant public presence’ over harmful post allegations
Judge Bruce Davidson said there was a risk the complainant would be identified. “He has openly courted publicity…
Architect Sir Miles Warren artworks at Webb’s auction to support Ōhinetahi estate
Ōhinetahi Charitable Trust chair Sarah Smith said the sale would help ensure the site’s future. Sir Miles Warren…
Weather live updates: Red heavy rain warning for Northland, residents urged to evacuate if feeling unsafe
In an update posted online, Whangārei District Council said its important people consider their own situation and exposure…
Weather live updates: Red heavy rain warning for Northland, residents urged to evacuate if feeling unsafe
Northland residents feeling unsafe as a significant storm nears are being advised to evacuate today if they can,…
Weather: Northland set for 41 hours of heavy rain; red weather warnings possible
Meteorologist Silvia Martino told the Herald rain would start spreading south into Northland this afternoon. “The rain starts…
Five Questions with Ruebana Paraha: 73-year-old artist on how she got her first solo exhibition
I was born here in Hastings, but I went to live in the Bay of Islands for most…
Trump’s Iran conflict fuels backlash over ‘vibes-based’ war justification
Journalists on Wednesday bombarded White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt with questions about what motivated US military intervention,…
Auckland commuters warned to prepare for congestion as March Madness begins
Public transport operations group manager Rachel Cara said commuters are likely to be affected, regardless of how they…