Former mayor caught speeding five times
By Anya Fielding of RNZÂ A former Wellington mayor has admitted to having her driver’s licence suspended after…
West Coast mine paused, 40 jobs lost
Westland Mineral Sands has confirmed its Okari mine near Westport will go into care and maintenance, with the…
Man found guilty of sexually assaulting teen at his bach over 30 years ago
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been found guilty of sexually violating a teenager at his…
University students facing the ‘toughest time’ in years as costs increase
Victoria University of Wellington Students Association president Aidan Donoghue displays empty boxes at the association’s foodbank. Photo: SUPPLIED…
Israel says it will stop striking Iranian gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf on Friday, raising the stakes…
New aerial images reveal scale of Northland landslide damage
At the top of the massive Helena Bay Hill landslide and a month into the hands-on part of…
Police seek witnesses after serious brawl at Hastings’ Common Room bar
Hawkes Bay Today 20 Mar, 2026 02:45 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Queensland Tropical Cyclone Narelle deemed ‘compact’ and dangerous
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently a very dangerous Category 5 storm, sitting off the Far North Queensland Coast…
Four-year-old praised after emergency call helps save mum from seizure – ‘He’s our superhero’
Nichols managed to contact Alan, who was only a few minutes away, while keeping Asher on the phone.…
Auckland councillor bitten by dog while protecting pet
An Auckland Councillor says she was bitten by a dog when it tried to attack her pet shih…
Beachfront homeowners call for flooding protection ‘fair go’
More than $250 million is being spent in Hawke’s Bay to stop rivers flooding homes in the way…
Australian Prime Minister, Home Affairs Minister shouted at as anger erupts at Eid prayers
By Maani Truu, ABC Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke sat quietly while anger erupted in the crowd. Photo:…