Epsom rampage: Carjacking victim says attacker ‘completely nonsensical, erratic’
A Good Samaritan – whose vehicle was allegedly stolen after she stopped to help during Auckland’s Epsom rampage…
Doping body says Joseph Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist
“He wanted to do everything that he could to make it right,” Parker said. “I forgive him. Listen,…
Desert Road reaches -10C, Timaru records coldest August day in 46 years
Several cities have recorded their coldest night this year as the cold snap continues to hit the country,…
Police investigate after international student’s $38k violin stolen on New Lynn bus
Police told the Herald they were notified of a violin theft on a West Auckland bus over the…
Crash brings down light pole on Andersons Bay Rd
A car has crashed into a lamppost in South Dunedin, bringing the pole down and leaving the vehicle…
Northland man Gavan Hogg faces five charges over alleged child sexual abuse material
Johnson said the charges related to alleged child sexual abuse material. Hogg was located in the Waipapa area…
Wellington City councillors vote yes on super-merger proposal
Wellington city councillors have unanimously agreed to submit a super-merger proposal to the government this weekend. Councillors expressed…
Official City Rail Link opening date: all you need to know
Auckland’s long-awaited City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on the second Sunday of September 2026. New…
Rubbish collectors help woman in Italy find $2m lottery ticket
Rubbish collectors have helped a woman in Italy retrieve her winning €1m (NZ$2 million) lottery ticket after it…
Hamilton teen Raven Taoho avoids prison after smash-and-grab spree
Judge Cocurullo jailed Kingi for three years, Nusipepa for two years and 10 months and Hohepa-Strickland for two…
MSD drops emergency housing reduction target from manager KPIs
The Government has removed a performance measure that assessed Ministry of Social Development managers against emergency housing targets,…
Men ‘barking’ behind the goalposts – U14 rugby team banned
A team of Tokoroa high schoolers have been disqualified from their rugby competition after a match that allegedly…