‘Today we have seen accountability’: Lyn Fleming’s family on verdict
The family of senior policewoman Lyn Fleming have spoken after a jury found Hayden Tasker guilty of her…
Ray Chung resigns from Wellington council subcommittee chair role
Little previously said he was contacted by Wellington City area commander Inspector Dean Silvester. The Herald understands the…
Budget 2026: New maths hubs among $131m primary learning package
The Government will spend $131 million on reading, writing and maths support for Years 0-10 as part of…
Trial begins for woman charged with careless driving causing death of Head Hunter Sam Rasmussen, who was fleeing police
The defence argued that obscured visibility at the intersection, a dip in the road and Rasmussen’s speed were…
Loaded guns, Nazi uniform found at home of man who died in police stand-off
A Christchurch man was planning a mass shooting less than a fortnight after the mosque shootings in the…
Suspended further, but Ong digs in
An embattled Dunedin city councillor has been suspended from further council roles, but says he will not consider…
Dunedin council boss Sandy Graham stepping down
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham is standing down after six years in the job. In response…
Hayden Tasker guilty of murdering Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming
A jury has found Hayden Tasker guilty of murdering senior policewoman Lyn Fleming and intentionally causing grievous bodily…
Tim Brown and Sean Roach named as two dead in Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Pilot Tim Brown (left) and guide Sean Roach named as two dead in Mt Aspiring helicopter crash. Photo:…
Meet Kyron Gosse: Slaps Contractor, Goes Offline
Update: Sunday May 17, 5.14pm PT Webworm has received this email from Kyron Gosse. He largely ignored Webworm’s…
Tourists killed in Canterbury highway crash
The crash scene on State Highway 1 on Friday. Photo: NZTA The two people who died after a three-vehicle…
Property owner ignores asbestos stop-work order, fined $32,000
A Palmerston North property owner has been fined $32,000 after repeatedly ignoring orders to stop work on a…