Local elections 2025: Western Bay mayor James Denyer re-elected
Allan Sole and Rodney Joyce have been re-elected as Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward councillors. Newcomer Graeme Elvin will join…
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Drake Passage, no tsunami risk
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has been recorded in the Drake Passage, between Antarctica and the southern tip of…
Electric scooter rider critical after collision with car in central Auckland
Someone working at a business near the site said they heard a loud noise – a “huge crash”.…
Local elections 2025: Gore’s youngest Mayor Ben Bell re-elected after term of conflict, no confidence vote
Bell, 26, has received 2917 votes compared to 1270 for his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. The…
Local elections 2025: Rotorua results and election day news
Voting has closed in Rotorua’s local elections for 2025 and the first results are beginning to land. Story…
Auckland Central Fire Station evacuated after asbestos found in building
The safety and wellbeing of firefighters was “of the utmost importance” and the station had been closed, Stiffler…
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…
One injured as firefighters battle Northcote house fire, section of Onewa Rd closed
All people inside the house when the fire broke out were accounted for. Auckland Transport said multiple buses…
Emergency services respond after Merivale crash leaves three people injured
It appears the Land Rover Defender struck several other vehicles in the street, causing varying degrees of damage.…
Family relieved after Whangārei builder Jared Carter found safe
Whangārei dad Jared Carter, 40, was last seen on Tuesday driving his orange Nissan Murano. He has contacted…
Police arrest Gisborne teen accused of threatening to kill MP
Detective Inspector Warren Olsson said the nature and volume of the threats met the threshold for investigation and…
Italian swimming world champion Benedetta Pilato banned after shoplifting duty free cosmetics at airport
AFP 9 Oct, 2025 08:48 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…