Christmas holiday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after State Highway 3 crash
Speaking before the latest death was added to the toll, director of road policing Superintendent Steven Greally said…
Police Search and Rescue continue search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park
“We will be using a radar tomorrow so ask members of the public to steer clear of our…
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles – ahead of China summit and after US strike
It is Pyongyang’s first ballistic missile launch since November, when it staged a test after US President Donald…
Romanoff seeking second major victory of season in Classic
“He is a real character and loves a trip away as he just puts his head down and…
Venezuela denounces US ‘military aggression’ as explosions heard in capital Caracas
The White House and Pentagon have not commented on the alleged attacks. Picture of fire at Fuerte Tiuna,…
Serious crash closes State Highway 1 near Brynderwyns
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Serious crash on SH1 Brynderwyns: Four injured and road closed for hours
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four crews from Waipū, Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto attended. Two people…
Bike left at Temple Campsite near Lake Ōhau attracts police interest
NZ Herald 2 Jan, 2026 07:51 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…
Power outages, heavy rain and strong gales as wild weather heads south
One NZ said more than 50 of its cell sites are out of action because of power outages.…
Palmerston North cans NYE event as storm-force 120km/h gales continue to buffet lower NI – NZ Herald
Palmerston North cans NYE event as storm-force 120km/h gales continue to buffet lower NI NZ HeraldLive weather updates: Power…
Tips, tricks and mistakes to avoid when booking a South Pacific holiday
On this episode of Trip Notes, the NZ Herald’s travel podcast, host Lorna Riley is talking what you…