Black Fern Charmaine Smith opens up on baby loss and stigma around grief
Charmaine Smith with Tamati and Amīria. Photo / Kirsty Joy Photography But at 12 weeks, test results showed…
Whangārei man battles locked-in syndrome, fighting to move and be heard
He was accompanied by a friend, Isaak Tuiva, who continues to help him each day. Initially, Scott could…
Weather: MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain for the South Island
Some storms could bring localised downpours of 25mm to 40mm an hour and hail larger than 20mm, along…
India’s free trade deal could reshape our exports – and our politics – Fran O’Sullivan
There’s plenty of detail still to come. But what is on the table is significant and a fillip…
Waipātiki Beach rescues: Four people swept off feet and into rip on Christmas Day
As the tides were changing, the current pulled four people off their feet, two of them children, and…
Northland crashes and quad bike accident renew road-safety plea
On Christmas Day, a person had to be flown to hospital in a critical condition after a quad…
Simon Bridges’ wife, Natalie, and lawyer Philip Crump among new community trusts appointees
“These people collectively bring expertise in education, business, healthcare, community services, marketing, sports, governance, law, environmental protection, grant…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Times 25 Dec, 2025 08:07 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Cream spills for 10km on State Highway 3 between Te Awamutu and Ōhaupō
NZ Herald 25 Dec, 2025 06:59 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says…
NZ Rugby boss David Kirk and family get a welcome at Hawke’s Bay marae
In the rush of the moment Whyte would tell Kirk “this is how we roll sometimes”, and would…
Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gusts
A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…