Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
Cyclist seriously injured after State Highway 6 crash near Gibbston
One patient in serious condition was being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital, the spokesperson said. One patient was airlifted…
‘There was no pressure’: Police rule out reviewing breath-test targets after 30,000 tests falsified
It included an annual target of 3.3 million roadside alcohol breath tests and a requirement that 65% of…
Health watchdog finds opioid safety gap at Counties Manukau hospital after woman’s brain injury
Over 24 hours, the woman received multiple doses of opioids before being admitted to the intensive care unit…
Brooklyn balcony fall: Wellington police say injured person was fleeing to safety after shot fired
“We urge anyone with information that could help the investigation to contact police via 105 and use the…
Marlborough man Tachyon Hutt killed after ignoring warnings not to drive after drinking
Tachyon Hutt lived on a boat moored near Picton. He had plans to restore it, before his death…
Wesley College’s hostels shut down by Ministry of Education before end of term
Wesley College said today it is seeking urgent legal advice about the suspension. The Herald understands some parents…
Ardmore fatal: One person dies after single-vehicle crash, cordons in place
Tom Rose Journalist·NZ Herald· 2 Nov, 2025 09:29 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Once-prolific Auckland bus flasher Richard Hona returns to court after relapse
Police agreed that intensive supervision would be a suitable outcome. Police released CCTV stills and mugshots of Richard…
Rebels gang member Ernest Albert’s claim of self‑defence rejected in Mid North stabbings case
Drinks turn to double stabbing According to the court’s recently released decision, Albert was in Kawakawa in June…
UK police arrest two after ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train
Some passengers were getting “stamped [on] by others” as they tried to run, and the witness told The…
Family sue Royal Caribbean over intoxicated mum’s fatal fall on Taylor Swift cruise
Her family allege she was served “at least seven” drinks over the course of six hours and eight…