Woman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase on bus denied bail
Yesterday the woman, 27, wore a purple hoodie, grey baggy pants and faced away from the public gallery…
Media Insider: Paul Henry sought Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith’s OK over The Chase host role, during TVNZ board appointment process
The Treasury also released a text message exchange between Henry – one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent broadcasters –…
Hawke’s Bay local government elections 2025: 114 candidates and fierce competition ahead
For the rest, you can have your say on who represents your community by voting in the local…
Heavy snow in NSW Tablelands: Phone and power services down, vehicles stuck
Uralla’s Bolt Inn, a popular local pub, became a shelter for those seeking refuge from the icy conditions…
Bangladeshi man jailed for 20-year immigration and identity fraud, wife avoids prison
NZ Herald 4 Aug, 2025 12:13 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase on bus in Kaiwaka, Northland
A 2-year-old girl was found in a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment. Photo / Getty Images A…
Waikato Regional councillor Kataraina Hodge re-elected unopposed to $63,000 role
Waikato Regional councillors will start on $63,121 a year as soon as October’s election results are declared. After…
Tribunal largely dismisses Ina Kara-France’s claims over ‘luxury’ BMW defects
She sought a full refund of the purchase price, $50,000 for compensation for trauma, anxiety and economic loss,…
Princess Diana’s former personal chef reveals her favourite breakfast
“She was looking the best she ever did [during that period].” Overnight oats, originally known as bircher muesli,…
Notorious conman behind bars after 14-year manhunt
“I’d rank it No 1. There’s some good results from bigger cases, but this one was very satisfying,”…
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Rūātoki, eastern Bay of Plenty
Whakatāne District Council Te Urewera general ward councillor Andrew Iles said it was “gut-wrenching news”, not only for…
Daytona Thompson charged with manslaughter after the one-punch death of Daniel Nganeko in New Plymouth
He said he understood their grief and asked for calm, which was respected. On Monday, Thompson pleaded guilty…