Trump ultimatum: Hamas told to accept Gaza peace deal terms by Monday deadline
“Hamas is still continuing consultations regarding Trump’s plan… and has informed mediators that the consultations are ongoing and…
Don Wilkinson murder: John Ward Skinner released by Parole Board after 17 years behind bars for shooting undercover police officer
Sprung by their target Skinner, and his associate Iain Clegg, the pair of police officers fled on foot.…
‘Safety of New Zealanders is paramount’: Foreign Affairs Ministry responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel
While the ministry wouldn’t comment on individual cases for privacy reasons, it said “practical consular advice” had been…
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car, Botany Rd in East Auckland closed
A worker nearby said he heard a “bang” when the car hit the pedestrian and then the sound…
Auckland’s Fergs Kayaks hit by three break-ins in one week, man charged with burglary
The windows would cost at least $2500 to replace, he told the Herald, which was hard to process…
Rest home failings: Oceania apologises after woman burned by unguarded heater
The incident happened between April and May 2022 while the woman (identified as Mrs B in the report)…
Cambridge to Piarere SH1 extension granted resource consent by EPA panel
Once completed, it will extend from the southern end of the Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway to…
Routine arrest left Rotorua police officer attacked by dog, new charge laid for offender
Today, police told the Herald that the officer who required surgery is “recovering well”. “The other officer involved…
On The Up: Rotorua teen praised by thousands after act of kindness helping shoppers
The 55-year-old, who said she lives with extensive nerve damage that often causes her to fall, said Colin’s…
Yeelight bedside lamp sold by Mighty Ape recalled over power adapter safety risk
The lamp was sold from December 13, 2024, to September 4, 2025, on Mighty Ape and its product…
Home destroyed by fire near Tūtira, firefighters warn of dangers of old burn piles
Firefighters had high winds and vegetation to take into consideration when battling a Tūtira house fire. “It’s a…
Waihī man charged after $9million meth smuggling attempt uncovered by Customs
Police arrested a 31-year-old man from Waihī, who appeared in the Tauranga District Court on drug smuggling charges…