Trial of New Zealand soldier accused of espionage remains shrouded in secrecy
Since then, the case has wended its way through pre-trial hearings. RNZ has previously reported the soldier, aged…
Gisborne party deaths: Jury finds Libya Tamihere guilty of murder and grievous body harm
Another man was charged in relation to the incident, but he died earlier this year. What followed was…
Father of three Matthew Taylor dies in Ruakākā kayaking tragedy
His body was discovered a short distance from where his upturned kayak had been found. According to police,…
Man in court accused over drugged-driving death of toddler Sakura Hall at Mamaku
A charging document supplied to the Rotorua Daily Post said it is alleged that a blood specimen, taken…
Woman finds diamond for engagement ring at Arkansas state park
A woman’s hard work finally paid off at an Arkansas state park after she spent weeks searching for…
NZ’s largest councils reveal extent of outbuilding probes after Government relaxes setback laws
Auckland Council recorded 801 investigations overall, with 137 related to garages, 346 related to carports and sheds, 314…
New Zealand officials bid for release of Kiwi woman Sarah Shaw, son from US immigration centre
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was having a meeting about whether Isaac would be released tomorrow,…
Hamilton homicide probe: Two more men arrested, charged over death of Tyreece Te Pairi
His family released a statement at the end of July, saying he had been laid to rest at…
Body of missing Northland kayaker found near Ruakākā
By Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 12 Aug, 2025 01:04 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Hawke’s Bay fires: Penalty of fine criticised as ‘economic incentive to burn’
“$300 is not a deterrent. It’s actually an economic incentive to burn,” Graham said. “I rang the Pollution…
Electorate boundary changes for Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua for 2026 election
Forty-nine general and three Māori electorate boundaries were adjusted nationally. Belk Rd resident Molly Powell said the decision…
Body of missing Northland kayaker found near Ruakākā
The body of a Northland man was located in the Ruakākā River. Photo / NZME The body of…