First XV rugby: The Quadrangular – a school tournament steeped in history
From 1890 to 1924, a triangular tournament was staged, which Whanganui won 11 times, Wellington 10, Christ’s seven,…
‘Much-loved’ family pet mauled to death by other dog on walkway
A family dog has been mauled to death on a popular riverside walkway in Palmerston North, and the…
Repeat family violence offender Tane McGregor-Tuirirangi jailed, given three-strike warning
He stomped on her head about five times as she shielded her abdomen, leaving her head exposed. Then…
Speaker says Beehive may need to be vacated, Parliament should sit longer – Stuff
Speaker says Beehive may need to be vacated, Parliament should sit longer Stuff‘Can’t be put off forever’: Beehive could…
High profile sportsperson discharged without conviction following drink driving charge
A high-profile former sportsperson has been discharged without conviction following a charge of driving with excess blood alcohol.…
Lotto: $4.5m win might finally allow Coromandel couple to retire
The man had his ticket checked at a different store a few days later, but didn’t think his…
More than 420 pet cats stolen for Vietnam meat trade rescued
More than 420 pet cats destined for slaughter have been rescued after police in Vietnam dismantled an alleged…
‘Cats do monstrous amounts of damage’ – Mid Canterbury bylaw proposal welcomed
A conservation group looking to bring native birds back to a Canterbury town have welcomed council plans for…
BNZ admits underpaying customers over $5 million in interest
BNZ has agreed to pay $2.6 million after misleading customers for nearly 10 years about how interest is…
From farm waste to a shipwreck: West Coast’s environmental woes
The West Coast Regional Council has been kept busy dealing with rule-breaking farmers, tyre fires and diesel spilling…
Parent prosecuted for truancy fails to show at court hearing
The only parent prosecuted in the Government’s crackdown on truancy so far failed to turn up to a…
Motorway crash near Dunedin causes delays as crews free injured driver
Jazlyn Whales Journalist·NZ Herald· 17 Jun, 2026 03:45 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…