Norton Sowerby sentenced on three counts of manslaughter after driving across Hamilton train tracks, killing his friends
The vehicle was struck by a passing train, killing three of his friends. William Chaney Marsters Brown, 46,…
One person dies after getting caught in rip tide at Karioitahi Beach, south of Auckland
The Police Eagle helicopter also attended the incident. “One of the men was returned to shore safely by…
One person in critical condition, report of fatality after alleged stabbing in Glen Innes, East Auckland
Police have cordoned off the intersection, and a scene guard remained overnight. A bus has been seized on…
501 deportee Jeffrey Jones imprisoned for possession and distribution of objectionable material
Judge Louis Bidois also referred to the fact Jones had gone on to reoffend here after being deported…
New political poll: Chris Bishop joins preferred PM ranks; Greens, TPM lose chunk of support
The Verian poll of 1007 eligible voters was taken between November 29 and December 3. It gives National…
Customs seizes cocaine worth nearly $16m from container at Port of Tauranga
The outer packaging depicting a hamster in a crown. Photo / NZ Customs Hidden amongst legitimate goods, Customs…
Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
Six weeks later, it was found by the GP, who removed what smelled “like a dead body”. Findings…
Kiwi traveller accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia from Thailand
Presumptive testing of the substance returned a positive result for heroin, with an estimated weight of 21kg. ABF…
Former PM Helen Clark announces death of centenarian father Frederick George Clark
“Dad was a pillar of the Te Pahu and Waihī Beach communities, serving on local committees in Te…
Black Caps v West Indies: Matt Henry, Nathan Smith and Mitchell Santner out of series
NZ Herald 7 Dec, 2025 08:09 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Sydney sisters with ultra-rare condition dream of first summer safely outdoors
“It’s sad and confronting,” their mother Yvette Walker told news.com.au during an emotional interview. “No amount of UV…
Section of State Highway 26 in Waikato closed after vehicle fire, drivers asked to avoid area
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.” A Fire and Emergency New Zealand…