One person dies after getting caught in rip tide at Karioitahi Beach, south of Auckland
The Police Eagle helicopter also attended the incident. “One of the men was returned to shore safely by…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Customs seizes cocaine worth nearly $16m from container at Port of Tauranga
The outer packaging depicting a hamster in a crown. Photo / NZ Customs Hidden amongst legitimate goods, Customs…
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant temporarily lost power overnight, IAEA says
Dec 6 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant temporarily lost all off-site power overnight, the International Atomic…
Athletics: Sam Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800m a day after breaking 1500m record at secondary schools championships
The result came just a day after he shattered the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ 1500m record. He stopped…
12 killed as gunmen open fire at illegal bar in Pretoria hostel
A 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were also killed in the attack. “Quite an unfortunate incident. Police…
UN agency says Chornobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield damaged
Dec 5 (Reuters) – A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain…
Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record at secondary schools championships
Speaking to the Herald, Ruthe said he was thrilled to finally claim the record. “I had a plan…
Police investigate nude man in camo mask at Birkenhead Le Roy Bush walkway
He said the nude man told him to “go away”. Kaipātiki Local Board chairperson Danielle Grant said it…
Manukau Institute of Technology childcare centre to shut, parents in lurch and jobs at risk
The childcare centre is located at MIT’s North campus in Ōtara and is open to MIT staff, students,…
State Highway 27 reopens at Waharoa after Waikato police operation
Waikato Herald 4 Dec, 2025 12:17 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Kiwi father of eight Kimura Dixon crushed to death at Australian construction site
Police said eight workers were on-site in a trench 500-600mm deep as a retaining wall collapsed nearby, trapping…