Bay of Plenty crash: Witnesses call on NZTA to lower speed limit at SH2 Waiotahe
NZTA says safety improvements have been under way in the area since 2021, including the installation of road…
Parliament passes Hauraki Gulf protection law after late fishing exemption
These HPAs have proven controversial after the coalition included a late-stage amendment allowing commercial ring-net fishing operators exclusive…
Mathew Hannon sentenced for manslaughter after he ‘engineered’ neighbour’s death
After a lengthy police investigation, Hannon and two other men were charged with murdering the 55-year-old. Mathew David…
Two rescued from Whangaparāoa cliff after dropping item – NZ Herald
Two rescued from Whangaparāoa cliff after dropping item NZ HeraldTwo people trapped on cliff face in Auckland RNZRescue under way…
Dolly Parton’s sister asks fans to use ‘power of prayer’ as singer faces health issues
Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t…
VTNZ defends driver licensing test system after claims officers took money to pass applicants
“After being notified of the alleged offending at the Highbrook branch, VTNZ conducted a thorough investigation and worked…
Auckland Transport bus driver Mikaele Ah Fook pleads guilty to killing passenger Peter Te Kira
Court documents state the two men crossed paths for the final time around 1.40pm on April 27, when…
Canterbury Police scrap rural restructure plan after community backlash
“Much of the feedback from staff and the community has been supportive. The reality is that the proposal…
Ōamaru boy breaks both his legs and back while skiing on Mt Ruapehu
“They didn’t know that he had a broken back until they fixed his legs, and then they went…
Coroner urges action after Northland girl’s death linked to lap belt, fatigue, alcohol
The coroner said Joshwyn was in a car driven by her mother Marino Wikaira on State Highway 12,…
Detectives seek dashcam and CCTV from Great King St after Dunedin death
“During this time of day Great King St, known to many as ‘the one way north’, is busy…
Brazilian couple found dead in scalding hot motel bath after daughter’s birthday
Chief medical examiner Andressa Boer Fronza said she believes they passed out in the hot tub, where they…