Arrest warrant issued in Auckland for serial conman Vincent Smith after another immigration scam
Smith, now 37, has a history of testing the patience of judges. During his previous sentencing in February…
Far North region plunged into darkness after substation failure cuts electricity for 23,000
“There is no evidence of fire or extensive damage on the site,” the post said. “One of the…
Rotorua Police make arrests after tangi for ex-gang leader Jeffrey Gear
Ngawhika said in a media release this evening that police were “disappointed that a small number of people…
Lucky numbers come good for two Hawke’s Bay Lotto players, Powerball rolls over to $40m
Rafaella Melo Reporter·Hawkes Bay Today· 5 Nov, 2025 09:29 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Police appeal for sightings of wanted Lower Hutt man Trident Turner
Turner has previously been associated with the Mongrel Mob gang and is from Wainuiomata. It is not the…
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…
Police arrest 65-year-old man for nude bike ride along Tamaki Drive
Multiple people said they saw a naked man cycling in the neighbourhood over the past few days. The…
Inside the shooting of Charles Pongi: Four gang members sentenced for murder
Before their departure, the war party had been addressed by Ray Elise, the president of the Rebels chapter…
Imprisoned mum of five Ariana Thompson-Bell fights for home detention
“This was a very warped sense of entitlement to money that she knew … she was not entitled…
Kiwis v Tonga: Shaun Johnson ‘angry’ over Eli Katoa head knocks, calls for heads to roll
Speaking on his podcast the Play On Sport Show, Johnson, who played 35 tests for the Kiwis, said…
Measles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails, Labour’s Ayesha Verrall says
Information provided under the Official Information Act revealed 3280 fulltime equivalents (FTE) worked on contact tracing during the…
Whangārei trial begins for Northland rugby players accused of sexual violation
After the club closed, people travelled in two taxis to Hill’s parents’ house. When everyone left, the woman…