High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki, death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
England v Argentina live updates: Can the Pumas get the upset at Twickenham?
Live updates of the rugby international between England and Argentina at Twickenham. Julian Montoya has challenged Argentina to…
Revealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look like
The planes have been acquired on a six-year lease-to-buy arrangement with the US-based Air Lease Corporation, with $620…
Kelston Boys’ High School charter school takeover attempt: How struck-off doctor Rhys Cullen made a failed bid to gag the Herald
“We sincerely hope no other school in New Zealand will have to experience what our community has endured,”…
Trump Administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal
One person familiar with Witkoff’s efforts said the Administration’s latest proposal includes several concessions that Zelenskyy will find…
Police probe about 20 device misuse cases in the force after Jevon McSkimming inquiry
“We are unable to comment further while these processes take their course.” The audit that uncovered these cases…
Emergency housing motels end in Rotorua – but has it just shifted the problem elsewhere?
In 2023, National campaigned on ending emergency housing in Rotorua motels within two years. “Rotorua whānau, businesses and…
Double-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabis
Coroner Dunn said Wilson “tragically” died at the scene, and Chase succumbed to his “significant injuries” in Waikato…
The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances
The average withdrawal was about $10,000. Wrightson said it could have a lasting effect on a person’s retirement…
The shooting in Missouri led to the mayor’s resignation and calls to disband law enforcement agency
The Sturgeon mayor’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Woodson, who has left the department,…
Danyl McLauchlan: The rot at the top of the NZ Police
Jevon McSkimming and Andrew Coster were once our top police officers. Photos / Getty Images. There must have…
The Opportunities Party launches new leader, Qiulae Wong, and policies for 2026 election
Wong previously worked in the UK, founding and supporting start-ups in the fashion sector, before moving back to…