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…
‘Now they have the gall to start burning it’: Residents slam Puketapu dumpers
Heather Symons, whose family has lived on Springfield Rd for generations, says the road, which is on the…
Andrew Coster alleges Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell knew more on Jevon McSkimming complaints
Coster said the informal briefing occurred in the back of a car as the pair travelled through the…
Belmont cyclist death: Truck driver avoids conviction after fatal crash
While leaving court, Mose told the Herald the decision was “in God’s plan”. Mose had previously pleaded guilty…
Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand can win without injured Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, says bowling coach Jacob Oram
The equation for both sides, then, is simple. The Black Caps need to take six wickets in 90…
Gisborne district councillor warns Te Arai trees still threaten city water supply
“The ones behind them are still standing there waiting for the next flood,” he said. “It keeps me…
Teacher drunk after Christmas pub lunch censured over ‘white powder’ incident at school
The teacher invited staff members to “do a line” on school grounds, but it was never proved if…
Disney Wonder cruise delay leaves Auckland family frustrated over lost time
Disney characters Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald are listed as attendees at the Sail-A-Wave party on the…
As people’s bodies change, so does their spending in areas such as fashion, cafes, gyms, and travel
Some companies are already responding by acquiring health food brands, renovating hotel gyms and changing lunch menus. That’s…
Letters: Should we believe the surveys when they say the economy is improving?
Hamish Walsh, Devonport. Some good news It was a pleasure to read the Weekend Herald (Nov 29) for…
Police search for possible missing kayaker off Kāpiti Coast near Raumati
The kayak that was found was blue and appears to have been filled with fishing equipment, nets and…
Tauranga residents told to fund asphalt if they want to avoid chipseal resurfacing
Pāpāmoa residents have complained that chipseal makes roads noisier, rougher and less durable, and that some roads set…