Armed police swarm building in central Wellington after burglary
Armed police have attended a burglary in central Wellington this evening but a spokesperson says no firearms were located. It ...
Multiple people reported injured after bus, car collide on South Island’s West Coast
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Harihari Highway, State Highway 6, reported at 6.10pm. A police ...
Police name woman who died at Pilot Bay
Police have named the woman who died in a water-related incident at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui. Laushaun Ying Soon, 32, ...
Dolphin freed from net in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour dies from infection
A bottlenose dolphin freed from a fishing net in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour has died from blood poisoning caused by its ...
Elderly woman’s days-long wait for medical transfer has impacted recovery, daughter says
An elderly woman’s recovery from major back surgery may have been set back after spending days in hospital limbo waiting to be flown home. Marsha Cashmore, 83, was due to start physiotherapy on ...
Serial, violent shoplifter Terence Tere admits hammer attack at Auckland Woolworths
Video / NZ Herald A serial thief who was once convicted for being an accessory after the fact to murder following a fatal purse-snatching attempt is back in police custody after attacking a security ...
Thousands tap KiwiSaver for ‘second chance’ at home ownership
Thousands of people who have previously owned their own homes are withdrawing money from their KiwiSaver accounts for a “second chance” at the property market. KiwiSaver money can generally only be ...
Manurewa Marae: Inquiry findings delayed hours after press conference called
The Public Service Commission has delayed the release of its report stemming from allegations of misuse of data at Manurewa ...
Athenree centenarian Mary Mathis shares her secrets to a long life
According to new 100-year-old Mary Mathis, the answer to that quintessential question is: “Don’t spend all your time trying ...