How Bay of Plenty residents ended up with the new demonym ‘Boppers’
Boppies, Bayites, Bopites, Papamoaites and Former Aucklanders were some of the suggestions. He said it was good to…
Video shows moment seagull leaves Māori TV journalist Jessica Tyson bleeding
Several other notable Kiwis shared their disbelief at the clip in the comments. The Hits Breakfast co-host Ben…
Teacher drunk after Christmas pub lunch censured over ‘white powder’ incident at school
The teacher invited staff members to “do a line” on school grounds, but it was never proved if…
High-profile New Zealand prisoner charged with historic sexual violation
The Herald is limited in what it can report about why the inmate is imprisoned due to restrictions…
Teenager, 17, charged with murder after Kyle Whorrall killing
The 17-year-old is the second teenager to be charged with murder in the case and will appear in…
Wesley College kitchen worker accused of sexual conduct with a young person has been named
He was remanded on bail until March 20, 2026. The offending is alleged to have occurred in July…
‘Please walk on me’: Exhibition with NZ flag on Hastings gallery floor shocks councillor
Hastings councillor Steve Gibson said seeing the New Zealand flag on the floor of the gallery with a…
Jevon McSkimming case: Exclusive interview with Ms Z who alleges former deputy police boss groomed her for sex
Last month, senior Herald reporter Jared Savage broke the story of how police top brass prosecuted a young…
Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs
As well as a holiday, he’d spent the money on a property in Foxton and multiple vehicles. Now,…
Teen killer who stabbed Melbourne GP Ash Gordon sentenced to 17 years
Now 18, he was found guilty in June of Gordon’s murder after taking the case to trial arguing…
Real Life: Diabetes NZ CEO Heather Verry warns of rise of type 2 in children
“Years ago, type 2 was something you saw in adults … 1764577340 we’re seeing children at the age…
Auckland Hospital chest drain error leaves crash patient paralysed
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell said the serious incident resulted in the man sustaining a…