Revealed: Tom Phillips was hunted in Marokopa bush by elite NZSAS trackers
Despite sightings and an $80,000 reward, it wasn’t until September 2025 the manhunt came to an end when…
Doctor told by HDC to apologise to woman’s family after missed bowel cancer diagnosis
In May 2023, at a follow-up appointment for a neck melanoma that had been excised in February 2021,…
Day walkers reminded to be prepared after Wellingtonian saved by phone satellite feature
The rescue prompted calls for people to observe fundamental bush walking guidance, including not following trap markers. “Pink…
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…
Coroner finds several failings by Palmerston North’s mental health unit after Gabriella Freeland died by suicide while on leave
Freeland’s is the latest in a spate of deaths of patients either at the mental health inpatient unit…
Coroner: Warnings over cardan shaft brakes after Graeme Rabbits killed by roll-away vehicle
Then it began to roll. The other worker was standing up, and facing the telehandler, and was able…
Rough sleeping ban for central Auckland considered by Government
Opposition parties and advocates for homeless people warn that a ban could simply move the problem elsewhere and…
Father of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little’s video
But in August, the council voted against a $7 million proposal to urgently put fences up around Wellington’s…
American father and son killed by swarm of deadly Asian hornets on zipline
Phanomsay Phakan, a doctor at the Phakan Arocavet Clinic where the pair were first taken, said their whole…
Manurewa raid: Teen bitten by police dog as officers arrest two, seize firearm
The 16-year-old fled on foot to a nearby address, but a police dog tracked his whereabouts and bit…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze at two Wellington properties, residents affected by smoke
Incident Controller Mike Dombroski said at one stage, the fire also spread to nearby vegetation but was extinguished.…
Wesley College’s hostels shut down by Ministry of Education before end of term
Wesley College said today it is seeking urgent legal advice about the suspension. The Herald understands some parents…