Local elections 2025: Follow all the election results as they come in
Kaipara mayoral hopeful Jonathan Larsen leads Snow Tane by 53 votes. A similar situation has unfolded in Whangārei…
Government backs three‑day hospital or birthing unit stay for new mothers
The Ministry of Health had been told to work with Health New Zealand on preparing for the change.…
Emergency services respond after Merivale crash leaves three people injured
It appears the Land Rover Defender struck several other vehicles in the street, causing varying degrees of damage.…
Family relieved after Whangārei builder Jared Carter found safe
Whangārei dad Jared Carter, 40, was last seen on Tuesday driving his orange Nissan Murano. He has contacted…
Hinds Highway crash: Multiple people seriously injured, one trapped in five-vehicle crash south of Ashburton
It confirmed one person was trapped and crews were attempting to remove them. It said the road was…
Hamilton woman with cerebral palsy lives in campervan with three dogs
She cannot live at his place as he lives in a men’s-only shelter. On other days, she washes…
Maple syrup methamphetamine case: Three men involved in NZ’s biggest meth bust at border jailed
Before today’s hearing, a group of the men’s supporters gathered outside the courtroom to pray. The public gallery…
Protest action brewing in Maketū over confiscated properties
Nicholas, also known as “Pop”, fought to keep the properties, arguing it was inherited land and he had…
Police helicopter and dog units track down Christchurch youth offenders
NZ Herald 2 Oct, 2025 06:06 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
Real estate agent, husband and companies fined nearly $1m for flouting foreign buyer ban
The couple admitted wrongdoing and have been ordered to sell the properties that were acquired without consent. In…
‘Safety of New Zealanders is paramount’: Foreign Affairs Ministry responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel
While the ministry wouldn’t comment on individual cases for privacy reasons, it said “practical consular advice” had been…