Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Darfield, Canterbury fire: Crews respond to large scrub blaze
Local resident Dean Jenkins said he and others were among the first on the scene when the blaze…
Labour Weekend road toll at two, police urge holidaymakers to drive home carefully
“I have just headed north from Auckland and the traffic is crawling from almost Albany to the Brynderwyns.”…
Auckland Airport domestic terminal evacuated after fire alarm
She didn’t say what caused the alarm. One passenger sent the Herald a photo of fellow travellers waiting…
Auckland driver Daniel Biddle jailed for Henderson hit‑and‑run that left 14yo in critical condition
“I do accept that you are remorseful, Mr Biddle,” the judge told him. “Of course, that is all…
Claims Keith Urban is already dating ‘younger woman’ in music industry
Meanwhile, a “well-placed Nashville music business PR source” told the Daily Mail the mysterious “younger” woman in question…
Kitchen Things customers told to pay thousands more for appliances after collapse
“Unfortunately, we cannot complete the original transaction as intended and amounts paid already cannot be refunded or credited,”…
Hawke’s Bay helicopter crew rescues man after headfirst 100m fall down hillside
Murphy miraculously survived the fall but suffered 11 broken ribs, a perforated lung and a broken foot, turning…
Jailed Facebook fraudster Monaro Kerr-Wilson has additional prison time added to sentence
‘I’ve got no idea’ In his latest scheme, the 21-year-old was operating with a co-offender. The pair contacted…
90 extra police officers sent to Northland amid surge in violent crime
He said police didn’t want to be in a position where they’re struggling to keep up and so…
Auckland inmate Toutai Loto’ahea gets more prison time for officer attack
Toutai Loto’ahea was serving time at Auckland’s Mt Eden Correctional Facility when he attacked an officer. Photo /…