At least 64 people killed as 2500 heavily armed Brazilian police conduct drug raid in Rio
The death toll stands at 64, including four police officers, a source in the security services said. The…
Government backs three‑day hospital or birthing unit stay for new mothers
The Ministry of Health had been told to work with Health New Zealand on preparing for the change.…
Ōamaru boy breaks both his legs and back while skiing on Mt Ruapehu
“They didn’t know that he had a broken back until they fixed his legs, and then they went…
Man arrested, many injured after active shooting sparks lockdown in Sydney’s inner-west
Paramedics treated a further three people for minor injuries before two were taken to Canterbury Hospital. Sixteen people…
Russia launches massive overnight strikes on Ukraine, Poland scrambles jets
He posted footage of flames bursting from the windows of a multi-storey apartment block, which Sybiga said was…
Vijay rally tragedy: 36 dead, dozens injured in Tamil Nadu stampede
“I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who lost…
At least 15 New Zealanders detained amid US immigration crackdown
RNZ 25 Sep, 2025 11:52 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Denmark blames ‘systematic’ attack as mystery drones swarm more airports
In response to a question, Poulsen said there is no evidence that Russia is linked to the sightings.…
Super Typhoon Ragasa: Taiwan lake burst leaves 14 dead, 18 injured, 30 missing
AFP 24 Sep, 2025 12:33 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Tom Phillips: Police to investigate how fugitive father gathered armoury of eight firearms
Their worst fears were realised earlier this month when a constable tracking Phillips, who’d been spotted breaking into…
Waikato police officer Nicola MacKenzie’s push to avoid conviction after high-speed crash into city bridge
Judge Tini Clark, before she made her ruling, quizzed MacKenzie on her apparent lack of remorse and why…
Parents speak out after Christchurch woman’s ‘horrible’ eating disorder death
Jayne Ferguson died in July 2025 after suffering from a serious eating disorder. Her parents say she did…