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…
Tauranga cancer survivor urges bowel screening as almost half of kits not returned
When broken down by ethnicity, fewer than half of the kits sent to Māori, Pasifika and Asian people…
Person critically injured in Auckland Southern Motorway rush-hour crash, section of SH1 closed
NZTA said the motorway is closed to northbound traffic from the SH20 interchange to East Tamaki due to…
Groomer and rapist Peter John Hartley out of prison but under supervision on ankle bracelet in Taranaki
There were six young victims between 1997 and 2008. The Parole Board said the rape offence was “especially…