Pāpāmoa school bus chaos: Extra service reinstated after students stuck
They said buses were “always full” and an extra bus was “extremely important” for student safety. A parent…
Whale euthanised after stranding at Mount Maunganui
A four-metre long Gray’s beaked whale on the beach at the base of Mauao has been euthanised. A…
The 10 stranded boats in Napier and council’s pontoon solution
Since mid-February, the wharf has been off-limits to boaties. About 12 boats have moved to different locations as…
While the skipper was scuba diving, Wellington boaties ask to be rescued as they blew out to sea
Police Maritime Unit’s tender rescuing the runabout. Photo / NZ Police About half an hour later, police’s launch…
Stranded rare whale freed by volunteers in Auckland city beaches again 18km across harbour
Project Jonah confirmed the news of the whale’s death at 9pm on Wednesday. “Local iwi, Te Kawerau ā…
Middle East conflict: Three Kiwis in their 70s and 80s stranded in Qatar after layover flight
“They are 78, 79, and 83 years old, stuck in Doha with missiles exploding above their heads and…
Rare whale stranded in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour saved, volunteer’s solo actions seen as heroic
People took to Facebook to remark on Lee’s valiant actions. “Wow, Shaun, great commitment…great job.. thank you’ while…
Air New Zealand passenger stranded for 15 hours at Auckland Airport after diversion
“But after clearing customs and immigration, there was no one there.” The only staff member visible was at…
Dunedin fish and chip shop staff trapped after sea lion waddles in
The sea lion entered a Dunedin takeaway shop last night, shocking staff and onlookers alike. Photo / Takeaways…
Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry cancels weekend sailings as staff scramble to fix ramp’s mechanical issue
StraitNZ spokesmann Will Dady said the company was “extremely disappointed to have experienced a mechanical issue during peak…
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creatures
RNZ 8 Jan, 2026 08:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Salvation Army transitional housing exit leaves young Whangārei mum stranded
With nowhere else to go, they stayed until contractors arrived on December 8 and started putting their belongings…