Christchurch mosque gunman ‘pleased’ with terrorism charge, former lawyer says
The crux of his claim is that the harsh prison conditions he was subjected to while awaiting trial…
Lindsey Vonn says she has ‘complex tibia fracture’ from Winter Olympics crash
“I sustained a complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly,”…
Woman swallows 17cm spoon after dog jumps on her while eating yoghurt
Panicked, Amelinckx attempted to force the spoon out by hand “but everything happened so fast, it was either…
Coroner calls for clearer guidance after Southland man dies detonating old explosives
A fencing contractor for 50 years, Woodford had used Powergel explosives throughout his working life to blow up…
First Five too fast for Aussies in BCD Sprint at Te Rapa home track
“I was shocked to see the TAB had opened him up at $13,” Pinn said. “He is just…
Ohope Wins shows X-factor in Ellis Classic as NZ Oaks looms
Just as the leading pair looked to have the finish to themselves, Ohope Wins hit overdrive and swept…
Wellington actor Albert Latailakepa’s leap from school drama to Disney+
Love Actually‘s Thomas Brodie-Sangster stars, with Harry Potter‘s David Thewlis as Fagin. It’s easy to understand why Latailakepa…
A 2002 cold case has engulfed a Colombian cycling star after hitmen accuse him of masterminding it
Last week, prosecutors announced that Herrera was under investigation over the case, which has haunted his hometown for…
What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures? – Steve Maharey
Last week (NZ Herald, January 10), I was one of many commentators who had something to say about…
The Hewitson Profile: Christine Fernyhough’s new book showcases her unusual treasures
When Christine Fernyhough was a little girl, she was an enthusiastic collector of shells and coins and was…
Scotty Morrison: The first NZers would have felt like they were “going from a dairy to a supermarket”
In his element: Scotty Morrison joins the dots between knowledge and environment. Photo / Supplied When he embarked,…
New Zealand win transtasman showjumping thriller in test relocated from Gisborne to Christchurch
Australia won the first day, posting 12 faults to the Kiwis’ 20 over the two rounds. The teams…