Bus driver assaulted in Central Auckland taken to hospital with facial injury
An Auckland bus driver was taken to hospital following an assault by three young people. Photo / Alex…
Use of urgency to upend pay equity scheme decided after PM’s meeting with senior ministers
Urgency first appeared after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with van Velden, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Public…
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Rūātoki, eastern Bay of Plenty
Whakatāne District Council Te Urewera general ward councillor Andrew Iles said it was “gut-wrenching news”, not only for…
Daytona Thompson charged with manslaughter after the one-punch death of Daniel Nganeko in New Plymouth
He said he understood their grief and asked for calm, which was respected. On Monday, Thompson pleaded guilty…
Wild bat encounter leaves woman with $35K medical bill after insurance missteps
She screamed, and part of the bat went into her mouth. She doesn’t know which part or for…
Australian comedian stung with $400 fine because of months-old forgotten fruit
“I said, this is gonna sound like a line, but I’ve never seen that apple before in my…
Adam Busby of Taranaki jailed for sexual connection with a 12yo whom he impregnated
That night, she snuck out of her home and Busby met her outside his house and then took…
Jamie Ellis’ murderer Peter Holmes released from prison by Parole Board
He has been working outside the wire, has done five guided releases, including spending the night outside prison…
Torture ringleader Israel Lama imprisoned along with ‘lieutenants’; younger brother granted mercy
Younger brother Sefelino Lama, who was 17 at the time of offending, was ordered to serve a sentence…
Manhunt in Arkansas after couple killed while hiking with daughters
By Ben Brasch Washington Post· 28 Jul, 2025 11:47 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
NRL: Warriors to host 2026 Anzac Day clash in Wellington
By Ben Francis Journalist·NZ Herald· 28 Jul, 2025 11:00 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Northland weather: Nearly 500 without power in Far North, heavy rain watch upgraded to warning
The notorious stretch of SH1 closed less than two weeks ago during the last bout of bad weather.…