Today in History, December 17: Kim Jong-il’s death kept secret
For 51 hours, the world had absolutely no clue. The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il was…
Trump has ‘alcoholic’s personality,’ chief of staff says in bombshell interview
“Significant context was disregarded and much of what I, and others, said about the team and the President…
Drug-testing of Kiwi drivers starts today in biggest road policing change in 30-plus years
While the roadside test only screens for four drugs, the laboratory testing will test for all 25 drugs…
Alice Robinson wins first super-G World Cup event in St Moritz
“I always felt like I was holding back in Super G a bit [before], but not a part…
Five suspects arrested over alleged plot to plough a vehicle into a Christmas market crowd
According to authorities, he had called for an attack to be carried out on a Christmas market in…
Homicide investigation underway after body found at Tauranga address
“However, we would like to hear from anyone who might have information about this incident or those involved.”…
Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday, reflects on a life of ‘magnificent indulgence’
Best known for the popular musicals Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the actor has over 80…
Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…
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…
Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record at secondary schools championships
Speaking to the Herald, Ruthe said he was thrilled to finally claim the record. “I had a plan…
Homicide investigation after man stabbed in Auckland's Mt Wellington – NZ Herald
Homicide investigation after man stabbed in Auckland’s Mt Wellington NZ HeraldHomicide inquiry launched after man dies in Auckland’s Mt…