Timaru Christmas tree fire at Caroline Bay treated as suspicious, man arrested
“A short time later, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charges are being considered.” A fire investigator attended…
Whangārei child sex abuser George Ace sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment
Thirty-seven of the charges related to sexual offending against a boy under 12, while the remaining were associated…
Society Insider: Luxury lodge designer Virginia Fisher plans downsize from $25m waterfront mansion; real estate star Megan Jaffe sells up
She and husband Stephen, chairman of the Spirit of Adventure Trust, have owned the Sarsfield St property for…
Crash survivor warns against dangerous driving this summer
Bridie Young in hospital after the crash. Photo / Supplied That is despite the six months of intensive…
Ohui, Birkdale Restaurant Review: Jesse Mulligan Finds Modern Indian Fusion Worth Seeking Out On The North Shore
This new restaurant, with an ex-Homeland chef, is just waiting to be discovered. To find Ohui, head for…
Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowed
It couldn’t see the books returning to surplus in its forecast period to 2028/29. Rather, it saw the…
501 deportee Jeffrey Jones imprisoned for possession and distribution of objectionable material
Judge Louis Bidois also referred to the fact Jones had gone on to reoffend here after being deported…
Christmas parties: Is this the end of the lavish office Christmas party?
There was a time when some large New Zealand companies regularly spent over $1 million on their Christmas…
Out-of-control North Canterbury vegetation fire sparks major response
NZ Herald 7 Dec, 2025 02:53 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
2025’s Best Mascaras Go One Step Further Than Volumising & Defining Lashes
Forget flaking or fallout, this year’s best mascaras deliver on wear and performance. There’s a level of risk…
Ski racing: Alice Robinson claims back-to-back giant slalom World Cup wins
The New Zealander now has six World Cup victories, the first earned at just 17, and she was…
Tauranga man imprisoned for rape of his 8-year-old cousin
According to the summary of facts, he would sneak into the girl’s bedroom at night, often telling her…