Dramatic rescue after sandbar flips fishing boat
The 12- and 14-year-old are bundled into the car, with one of his mates, and they hit the…
Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this year
They may look cute but introduced wallabies pose serious threats to New Zealand’s environment. Photo: Supplied/ Local Democracy…
SunLive – Fisher at Bay Oval leads huge BOP events lineup
School’s out, temperatures are rising and the days are longer. Summer is heating up in the Bay of…
Housing First Ōtautahi launches rapid response to homelessness, finding an increase in elderly with no home
Housing First Ōtautahi manager Nicola Fleming. Photo: Rachel Graham A new outreach service for homeless people in Christchurch…
Weather: Saturday soaking for the south
Lightning forking across the sky over trees. Photo: Unsplash/ Rahul Viswanath Heavy rain and hail have flooded cars…
How a father saved his kids and friend after boat capsize on notorious sandbar
A father, his two kids, and a friend were flung into treacherous waters when their boat capsized on…
Rāhui enacted after death at Tongariro National Park
The local hapū, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, has placed a rāhui on the Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes…
Three fishermen rescued after boat sinks in Manukau Harbour
Three fishermen have been rescued after their boat began taking on water in the Manukau Harbour last night.…
Herald afternoon quiz: December 27
NZ Herald 27 Dec, 2025 02:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
The Ashes live: Australia v England – fourth test, day two
Follow all the cricket action, as the fourth in the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England continues…
Hamilton assault: 1 person seriously injured, 1 in custody
NZ Herald 26 Dec, 2025 10:36 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
The Ashes 2025-26: Gus Atkinson adds to England injury concerns
Gus Atkinson added to England’s injury problems when he left the field on the second morning of the…