Partial solar eclipse stuns early morning skywatchers across New Zealand
Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses require eye protection as the sun will “at no point” be fully blocked…
Nelson landlord loses bid to end fixed-term tenancy early after domestic violence trauma claim
The woman said her PTSD was exacerbated by her having autism and, in order to heal properly, she…
South Dunedin supermarket could face $200k fine after failing to control rat infestation
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said it had launched an investigation into rodent activity within…
How a Rotorua man snatched a 3-year-old from enclosed yard at early childhood centre
The 3-year-old was at the centre on March 10 when Tekuru, who did not know her but lived…
Repeated head impacts cause early neuron loss and inflammation in young athletes
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 NIH-funded study reveals brain changes long before chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) develops. Research supported…
Wellington BP petrol station ram raid ends in Cannons Creek crash an hour later
They said they used a car to smash through the front doors, but the alleged robbers were not…
Palmerston North’s Jack Greer sentenced for street race crash that killed teen Olivia Hintz
While Hintz wasn’t in his car, and he didn’t crash, he still took part in an illegal street…
From Marokopa to nighttime shootout: How Tom Phillips saga turned to tragedy
At 3.20am the officer, after figuring out the pair’s likely route, had laid spikes near where Waipuna and…
Wairarapa farmers recount waking to fire in Maya Moore arson trial
Moore worked for Morrison’s neighbour Gerry Van Dalen, and lived in a sleepout at his property. Both Morrison…
Blood Moon: Lunar eclipse to grace New Zealand skies overnight and early Monday
Te Whatu Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki told the Herald the lunar eclipse will begin at 3.30am Monday morning,…
One dead, five injured as car slams into crowd in France – prosecutors
A car slammed into a crowd in the town of Evreux in northern France early on Saturday, killing…
Kaikohe’s John Coleman, 89, hospitalised after chasing and confronting man on his farm at 3am
It was about 10 hours earlier when daughter Sue Coleman – who lives on the opposite side of…