Thunderstorm watch lifted as South Island hit with intense storms
An active supercell south from Rakaia. Photo: MetService/Screenshot The thunderstorm that lashed the South Island and brought widespread…
Ladi6 speaks out after holiday car crash with message to check on others
Despite the shock of the crash, the 44-year-old said she felt compassion for the other driver, who appeared…
England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
By Martin Parry, AFP England’s captain Ben Stokes (R) shakes hands with Australia’s coach Andrew McDonald (L) on…
Saturday soaking in the South
MetService has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several parts of the South Island. The severe warnings cover Selwyn,…
Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this year
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council killed or contained more than 2000 wallabies as part of its pest…
Thomas Coughlan: The Herald’s 2025 politician of the year is…
By this criterion, should we consider Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden? Her decision to blow up the…
Operation Fix: Inside the sleeper cell of a Mexican cartel in Auckland that imported 174kg of methamphetamine in container of scrap metal
At no point did the police see the four men interact with one another. In fact, it’s possible…
‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess
Christmas dinner leftovers, a bit of sunshine and some horse racing — what better way to recover from…
Kiwi woman with terminal cancer turns dream trips into ‘death rules’ mission
Hayley was 24 when she noticed her left thigh looked slightly larger than her right. When she began…
Whangārei man battles locked-in syndrome, fighting to move and be heard
He was accompanied by a friend, Isaak Tuiva, who continues to help him each day. Initially, Scott could…
Top cops on the beat over the New Year
NZ Police Commissioner Richard Chambers answers questions from Parliament’s Justice Committee, alongside Deputy Commissioners Jill Rogers (Northern Districts)…
Chief Justice leads tributes to Robert Smellie after death of former High Court judge
Born in Dunedin in 1930, Smellie was educated at Otago Boys’ High School before graduating with an LLB…