Teen killed in motorbike crash was speeding three times the limit – coroner
Toxicology reports found no drugs or alcohol in his system, and Coroner Rachael Schmidt-McCleave said the death was…
Years of Transmission Gully fix-ups needed as $32m summer rebuild starts
“Resurfacing and rebuilding work will continue on Transmission Gully as part of future summer maintenance seasons. The specific…
Revamped Taupō Hole in One Challenge adds café and new ‘Ball Blaster’ feature
“With sustainability front of mind, the experience also has a novel element to it that includes a team…
Drug‑impaired truck driver jailed over fatal Waimate crash
He cited aggravating features including “enormous” levels of harm to Weir’s family, the level of drugs in his…
Foodstuffs launches three‑month facial recognition trial across Christchurch
If the system detects a match, it sends an alert, and two trained team members manually review it…
Labour unveils targeted capital gains tax to fund free doctor visits
“Right now, our tax system rewards property speculation instead of the people creating jobs and growing the economy.…
Jacinda Ardern on life after politics and her new book Mum’s Busy Work
Ardern needed to be prepared for Monday’s briefing, sign correspondence and read through a raft of papers. She…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay’s three Findlay sisters off to Chile for hockey’s Junior World Cup
Twin sister Hannah Findlay and Greer Findlay, 18 months her junior, are on tour with New Zealand Under-21…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay’s three Findlay sisters off to Chile for hockey’s Junior World Cup
Twin sister Hannah Findlay and Greer Findlay, 18 months her junior, are on tour with New Zealand Under-21…
Three taken to hospital after Port Waikato boat accident
Ben Tomsett Multimedia Journalist – Dunedin, NZ Herald·NZ Herald· 17 Oct, 2025 07:38 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Hamilton serious assault: Three people arrested and charged
They face charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary. One man was…
Three teens ‘huffing nangs’ at time of Waikato crash that killed 5, coroner finds
The 19-year-old was also not meant to be on the road because she had never held a driver’s…