Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch makes emergency landing in Sydney
Another passenger said they sat on the plane for an hour after touchdown, finally disembarking the aircraft when…
Kāeo water problems: Far North council, supplier told to find safe drinking water solution
“We engaged with the supplier to come up with a plan to deliver safe drinking water to its…
Moeaia Tuai slavery and rape trial begins in Auckland High Court
While Tuai did help both of the siblings get jobs, it wasn’t what they were expecting, he said.…
Parole Board highlights Taranaki murderer Julianna Nuku’s changing narratives
The board declined her parole and said Nuku needed to revise her reintegration plan so it accurately reflected…
Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before David Bridgwater shot dead
James Arthur Holder, 55, is on trial before a jury in the High Court at Christchurch charged with…
Sand dune tragedy: Pregnant partner vows to keep Kane Watson’s memory alive
“He turned around from inside the hole, and he was just smiling at me as he always was…
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: 111 callers told to hold on, with no timeline on help arriving
That was because emergency responders were unable to get to people as areas became cut off by floodwaters.…
Sir Peter Jackson to close Wellington’s Chocolate Fish Cafe after 15 years
“We don’t want to be forced to close. We don’t want to be shut down.” Pennington said he…
Trump ultimatum: Hamas told to accept Gaza peace deal terms by Monday deadline
“Hamas is still continuing consultations regarding Trump’s plan… and has informed mediators that the consultations are ongoing and…
Call recording shows what Wellington City Council was told about secret files sold in old desk
When first contacted by the Herald about Morgan’s post on September 25, a council spokesman said officials made…
Christchurch mother of four claims kleptomania behind years-long shoplifting spree
“She claims she is a kleptomaniac. When I look at the charges, she is clearly stealing for resale,”…
Paris to open first open‑air Picasso museum with bronze sculptures in 2030
Paris city authorities and the French culture ministry are backing the park project, which was conceived “through dialogue…