Man charged over seized $3m methamphetamine haul concealed in roller skate kneepads, art
The chief Customs officer for regional investigations, Rachael Manning, said the operation’s “scattergun” approach is increasingly being adopted…
Rotorua SH30A roadworks postponed to 2026 as MP slams NZTA for road closure
In a statement today NZTA apologised for the disruption caused and confirmed it would rethink its approach. “We…
Fire at Saint Kentigern College in Auckland’s Pakuranga
A parent told the Herald they had seen video footage showing smoke billowing from a building on the…
Google and Apple blur face of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Dominion Road Boy
“For something like this, it doesn’t necessarily matter, but sometimes the unintended consequences can be more inappropriate,” he…
Large warehouse building on fire at Port Whangārei, multiple fire crews called
“Fire crews are currently working to extinguish the blaze, including with the use of a ladder truck. A…
Rotorua police arrest 19-year-old who allegedly injured two people with car during burnouts
Rotorua road policing manager Senior Sergeant John Stapleford said police know people attend these activities with the perception…
Danyl McLauchlan: The rot at the top of the NZ Police
Jevon McSkimming and Andrew Coster were once our top police officers. Photos / Getty Images. There must have…
Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its…
Manawatū house fire victims named as community rallies around mother
The Givealittle page titled “A mother’s worst nightmare” has been set up for the mum of the three…
More predator hornets found in Auckland, total of queens now 9
“One nest was more developed and contained a queen, two worker hornets and two adults which were about…
Body found after fishing boat went missing off Whangārei coast
“While this isn’t the outcome any of us wanted, we remain focused on bringing both people home to…
New measles case linked to Wellington College, two main airports locations of interest
There are several locations of interest connected to the case. “The National Public Health Service is currently contact-tracing…