UK pensioner hands himself into police station after killing couple
He is accused of murdering Chloe over money, the BBC reports, having argued with her over an overdue…
Fisheries officers catch two Gisborne fishermen with 157 undersized pāua
Cooper said the daily pāua limit was five per person. “This is in place to ensure sustainability. “People…
Another senior Green Party staffer departs as Louis Day resigns from communications role
“I will then be using the remainder of my notice period to tie up some loose ends in…
Coroner labels temporary pools a ‘grave hazard’ after drowning of Napier toddler
Aromaia’s death is the fifth involving a temporary pool since 2014. In findings released today, Coroner Heidi Wrigley…
Education Ministry says some children have returned to school after truancy prosecution threat
Seymour says prosecutions will send a message to parents neglecting their legal duty. “Children who don’t attend school…
Emergency services respond after Merivale crash leaves three people injured
It appears the Land Rover Defender struck several other vehicles in the street, causing varying degrees of damage.…
Family relieved after Whangārei builder Jared Carter found safe
Whangārei dad Jared Carter, 40, was last seen on Tuesday driving his orange Nissan Murano. He has contacted…
Man charged with smashing Winston Peter’s window appears in court, pleads not guilty
Judge Ryan allowed suppression to stay in place until his next hearing in February, at which point more…
Military helicopter evacuated after engine fire reported at Ohakea air base
The aircraft landed at Ohakea at 10.28am and the crew evacuated. “There was no external evidence of fire,…
Italian swimming world champion Benedetta Pilato banned after shoplifting duty free cosmetics at airport
AFP 9 Oct, 2025 08:48 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Reality TV funeral director Fiona Bakulich released from prison after winning sentence reduction on Auckland High Court appeal
Court documents state Bakulich swindled grieving families out of about $18,000 altogether, starting with a $3000 charge in…
Rotorua teen fighting cancer finds new hope after given weeks to live
Her mother, Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi, said given her daughter’s daily training schedule, it wasn’t unusual when a…