Simeon Brown condemns union striker who scaled his electorate office
“I respect the right to protest, but there was no need for you to intimidate my staff. “This…
Netanyahu gambled by targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. It appears to have backfired
JERUSALEM — When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered last week’s attempted assassination of Hamas leaders in Qatar, he took a…
Whangārei couple scammed out of savings as police issue fraud warning
Police were alerted about the elaborate scheme on Monday. Pilmer urged the community to be vigilant. He asked…
Blood Moon: Lunar eclipse to grace New Zealand skies overnight and early Monday
Te Whatu Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki told the Herald the lunar eclipse will begin at 3.30am Monday morning,…
California voters support Newsom’s redistricting plan, poll finds
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to temporarily redraw California’s congressional districts has more support than opposition — but with…
Greymouth man Ricky-Lee Maynard strangled woman in bed after accusing her of messaging other men
After some time she managed to kick him off, police said. It formed the lead charge of strangulation…
Kiwi expat reveals the ‘dark place’ his $200k job in Western Australian mines left him
When he started Fifo, the lifestyle was hard – but not yet soul-crushing. At his peak, Lachie was…
California took center stage in ICE raids, but other states saw more immigration arrests
Ever since federal immigration raids ramped up across California, triggering fierce protests that prompted President Trump to deploy…
How much fell from overnight storms
Storms moved through Iowa again overnight Saturday into Sunday.Locally, the main axis of heavy rain ended up around…
Canyon fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres; thousands evacuated in L.A., Ventura counties
Firefighters Friday were trying to make progress after the Canyon fire exploded to nearly 5,000 acres, forcing residents…
Crash on SH30 near Rotorua: One critical, road diversions in place
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 around 5am. Emergency services are at a…
Phil Gifford: When Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath lit up a farm in Ngaruawahia
Black Sabbath (L-R) Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne pose for a portrait on May…