Tauranga man Hawaiki Dean Little sentenced for assault on daughter; ‘callous’ attack on dog
The dog was seen whimpering, yelping and scurrying backwards as she was being hit to the body and…
Baby to undergo stronger chemo after rare brain tumour got bigger after first round
McComb said Declan would have to fully recover from the operation, which removed most of the tumour, before…
David Seymour’s Act Party car damaged by large tree in Epsom carpark
One commenter responded that Seymour was “going green”. “Surrounded by Greens,” another wrote. The tree and the David…
Firefighters battle large Waiinu Beach fire, nearby residents may be evacuated
Whanganui Chronicle 15 Dec, 2025 04:12 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Large vegetation fire near forestry block breaks out near Parikino, Whanganui
“We’ll update this post when we have more information about the fire and any impact on the community.”…
Large house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore – 5 crews battling blaze
“It’s happening right now. We can still hear all the sirens and there are tonnes of emergency services.…
Napier gang headstone unveiling: Police promise firm line on Gangs Act
“Our goal is to reassure people, maintain a visible presence, keep the peace and ensure the safety of…
Police swarming highway between Whakamarama and Katikati, readers report
Bay of Plenty Times 9 Dec, 2025 02:04 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Massive cruise ship skips Napier visit due to swells; shop owners take financial hit
Napier Port has 60 cruise visits scheduled for the 2025-26 cruise season. Photo / Supplied “This Napier call…
Canadian teen sales rep accused of importing 15kg of meth to Auckland Airport appears in court
Customs said the man was identified as a risk passenger through Customs’ standard pre-arrival screening. “Frontline officers then…
Asperitas clouds: ‘Wavy’ clouds caused by thunderstorms seen across New Zealand skies
While the exact cause of the waves is “difficult” to say, White suspects it could be due to…
Whangārei coast rāhui to be scaled back from Saturday evening
Ngāti Kororā, the wider hapū of Whangārei Terenga Parāoa and Te Waiariki, announced today they had met to…