Kerikeri families describe ‘river’ of water in Whangaruru campsite flood
When he looked outside “there was like an inch of water”. It was unsettling but not enough to…
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Jannik Sinner strolls through
She waved regally to the crowd and the four-time Grand Slam champion then folded up the umbrella and…
Koji rages through Queensland, Clermont receives record-breaking rain
The town recorded more than 200mm in just 24 hours – its wettest day in 110 years. Central…
Breathwork, sleep and posture: A holistic guide to easing stress
The key is to understand when this response has become disproportionate to the stimulus and therefore unhelpful. He…
Motorhome catches fire on SH5 near Rotorua
Firefighters from Rotorua attended the incident, supported by a Lake Ōkareka water tanker. Police said they received a…
Large fire in Hawke’s Bay burns through Pan Pac-managed forest and DoC land
As of 9am, the alert was no longer in place according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. A…
Bluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings through to Tuesday
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Game of no rise: Are dreams of living on the coast soon to be washed away?
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 8 Jan, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Police feared NZ soldier had knives and petrol bombs during 5-hour search
The Herald understands the individual was taken into police custody after allegedly making threats to kill and claiming…
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
Several New Zealand schools were also using Duolingo tests to assess students’ English abilities. The company said it…
Far North Rodeo crowd scatters as 800kg bull breaks fence
Thunder’s escape was short-lived, Far North Rodeo Club president Quinton King saying the bull was only out for…
Man charged after Hamilton hit-and-run leaves pedestrian seriously hurt, vehicle tracked over Kaimais
Investigators monitored the driver’s journey out of Hamilton through local traffic cameras, arresting two occupants on Redwood Lane,…