Strong winds and widespread heatwaves fuel fire threat in Australia
A widespread heatwave combined with gusty winds have created ample tinder for dangerous fires across swathes of eastern…
Multi-vehicle crash on Nelson St causes major delays in central Auckland
Fire engines, ambulances, and police respond to a multi-vehicle collision on Nelson St. Photo / Sam Sherry One…
Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record at secondary schools championships
Speaking to the Herald, Ruthe said he was thrilled to finally claim the record. “I had a plan…
Distracted skipper whose boat sank fined $4000
The skipper of a Dunedin fishing boat who grounded the vessel while scrolling on his phone has been…
Nordic flavour to be added to botanic garden cafe
The couple behind a Nordic-inspired central city eatery taking over the Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe say it feels…
Michael Jordan tells court he ‘wasn’t afraid’ of Nascar in antitrust trial | Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, as he cordially introduced himself to the federal courtroom in Charlotte on Friday, admitted it…
Providing luxury portable loos proves a welcome service
Enterprising Oamaru couple Shane Carter and Hayley Newlands-Carter are continuing to expand their involvement in the human waste industry. They…
Media Insider: Journalist Ian Wishart v RNZ and Broadcasting Standards Authority – the High Court case over a story about a run of hot weather in Hamilton
These are documents, he says, that will reveal what the broadcaster did and how it reacted when he…
The hunt for the ancient pounamu slab lost in an Auckland cave
Nearly three centuries ago, a massive greenstone gong belonging to a powerful chief was hidden near Maungawhau. Where…
Meghan Markle’s estranged father in ICU after emergency leg amputation
“I took him to a local hospital and they did some scans and an ultrasound and said the…
Hayden Paddon returning to World Rally Championship
Hayden Paddon. Photo: photosport New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon is returning to the World Rally Championship after an…
All Whites to play Belgium, Iran and Egypt in 2026 FIFA World Cup
The All Whites were drawn in Group G at next year’s World Cup. Photo: photosport The All Whites…