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An elderly man has died after attempting to climb Mauao in Mount Maunganui.Emergency services were called to the popular reserve at 11.35am.A police spokeswoman said an elderly man had suffered a medical event and died while heading... […]

Fuelling up with cheaper petrol has left a Wellington couple out of pocket by more than $7000.And, despite taking a claim to the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, they won't be getting their money back.Aron and Adelle Bailey complained... […]

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz. Be sure to check on nzherald.co.nz tomorrow for another trivia fix. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE. […]

Auckland talent agency Catch Casting is looking for a Kiwi boy who can play the undisputed ruler of Neverland and leader of the Lost Boys in Disney's upcoming live action remake of the classic, named Peter Pan and Wendy.Skills in... […]

As the new owner of the Hamurana store, Gina Kaur has wasted no time making friends with her customers. She and her family made the move to the town of 2000 residents two months ago, looking for a change of pace. They already... […]

For most of us, chess is a game played with family and friends. But to some, it's a highly competitive sport. And this year, New Zealand's largest chess tournament, the NZ Chess Congress, is taking place in Tauranga for the first... […]

Up to two dozen firefighters are battling a grass fire in west Christchurch.Emergency services received multiple calls at 11.15am about the fire near Hall Rd at Mcleans Island, near Christchurch International Airport, but had contained... […]

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By RNZ This summer NZME is helping Surf Life Saving New Zealand to help save lives. The charity relies on the goodwill of thousands of volunteers, fundraising, grants and sponsorship to keep our beaches patrolled. Here's your... […]

Tropical Cyclone Tino is now a 'Severe' Category 3 storm as it moves directly towards Tonga today. Tonga will be most affected between 3pm Saturday and 3am Sunday local time, likely peaking early this evening. […]

Parts of New Zealand are set to crack 30C today in what is shaping up to be one of the best days this summer. MetService meteorologist Ciaran Doolin said most of the country on Saturday was in for a pretty typical, fine summer's... […]

A road was closed and residents told to stay inside during a firearms incident in Ruatoria this morning.The incident on McClutchie Rd was reported about 9.20am, police said. DO YOU KNOW MORE? A Ruatoria resident, who lives... […]

McClutchie Road is now open following a firearms incident in Ruatoria this morning. Police responded to the scene at 9.20am following reports of shots fired. […]

Police are responding to a firearms incident on McClutchie Road, Ruatoria, which was reported around 9.20am. McClutchie Road is closed to through traffic and residents in the area are advised to stay indoors. No injuries have been reported. […]

A person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after falling off a cliff in Taranaki. Emergency services were called to a river mouth at White Cliffs in Waiiti, north of New Plymouth, just before 7am today, after a person... […]

After months of hard work and a trip to the other side of the world by a Dunedin man, the fate of Dunedin's world record is in the hands of the powers that be.Dunedin surveyor Toby Stoff, who has been leading the campaign to restore... […]

The Department of Conservation is appealing for help identifying boaties seen harassing a pod of orca in a Northland bay and at one point driving at speed over the top of one of the mammals.The incident came to light when drone... […]

A "severe" tropical cyclone bearing down on Tonga has intensified to category 3 with "very destructive" winds up to 160km/h. Two people are reported missing and dozens more forced to seek shelter in evacuation centres after Tropical... […]

Tropical Cyclone Tino is now a Category 2 storm as it moves away from Fiji and directly towards Tonga today. It will be north east of NZ by Monday as an ex-cyclone. […]

An entertainment industry veteran charged with sexually assaulting three women at post-project wrap parties was working on a Harvey Weinstein production when one of the alleged incidents happened. Details emerged in court yesterday... […]

"Risk register" documents obtained by the Weekend Herald reveal serious hospital infrastructure issues across the country, including cramped, leaky and outdated buildings, old wiring that poses a fire hazard, not enough theatre space... […]

COMMENT: Lime and Wave are no longer, but Aucklanders now have four rental e-scooter options to choose from - including one just launched this week - each a little different from the other. In a very unscientific, and slightly... […]

This summer NZME is helping Surf Life Saving New Zealand to help save lives. The charity relies on the goodwill of thousands of volunteers, fundraising, grants and sponsorship to keep our beaches patrolled. Here's your chance to help... […]

We like to think of ourselves as clean and green, but it seems we don't care much about sustainability when it comes to seafood according to a survey that has alarmed environmentalists and industry alike. A Ministry for Primary... […]

Police can now name the man who died in a house fire on Shaw Avenue in Christchurch on Monday 13 January. He was 50-year-old Karl Frederick Blackett, of Christchurch. Police extends its condolences to his loved ones. […]

Police are continuing to investigate the murder of Bella Te Pania are again appealing for the public's help. Bella, 34, was found critically injured on Orchard Road on Tuesday 31 December 2019 and died a short time later. […]

Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB: Counties Manukau Police are continuing with Operation Truro, the homicide investigation launched in Favona on Wednesday. Today, Police can name the victim as 57-year-old Meliame Fisi’ihoi. […]

Police acknowledge the sentencing on 16 January of Neville Kingsley Saunders on historic child abuse charges. Saunders, 70, was convicted in Whanganui District Court in relation to the indecent assault of two boys in the 1960s and 1970s. […]

Hamilton’s heating up, so our water use needs to go down. […]

New psychoactive drugs and chemically concealed compounds have been among the thousands of suspected drug samples tested at a rapid screening lab near Auckland Airport. Today the joint Customs/ESR Screening Laboratory (CESL) analysed its 10,000th suspected drug sample. […]

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect minor delays on State Highway 74 QEII Drive from Monday January 20th due to roadworks. A 30km/h speed restriction and shoulder closures will be in place between Burwood Road and Marshlands Road. […]

The Council is asking all Kaikohe residents and businesses to reduce their water use by 25 per cent. This reduction is required to protect the town’s two water sources, Wairoro Stream and Monument Hill, which have reached very low levels. […]

While water-use demand has dropped a bit, supplies are still running low in Coromandel Town, Whitianga and Hahei - which remain on a Total Watering Ban. […]

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises overnight road repair and reseal works will get underway on State Highway 1 at Putaruru from Sunday. The works are located between Sholson Street and just south of Bridge Street and will take place between 6pm and 5am. […]

Horizons Regional Council’s Palmerston North bus network will be affected by a five month full road closure in The Square between the Coffee Club on Main Street and the Cooperative Bank from 27 January 2020 until July 2020 Horizons transport manager Phil Hindrup says that as a result of Palmers […]

It’s the time of year when schools are trying to work through budgets and contracts for some support staff, but they don’t know how much funding will be provided to address the increase to support staff pay as a result of last years’ settlement, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kay […]

It's been slow coming for some regions but true summer weather is now locked in across much of New Zealand. […]

Claims by the Department of Conservation and some green groups that possums are eating birds eggs are incorrect and in any case, contrary to research says Andi Cockroft, chairman of Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of NZ (CORANZ), a national forum for outdoor recreation groups. […]

Tropical Cyclone Tino is approaching Fiji today, Tonga on Saturday and by early next week the storm will be an ex-cyclone near New Zealand. […]

The Chair of Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says the report by Children’s Commissioner Judge Andrew Beecroft confirms the need for the independent Māori-led inquiry into Oranga Tamariki - due for release next month. […]

While reports last year on insect decline calling the situation an ‘insect apocalypse’ have been widely criticised for their methods, Dr Chrissie Painting from the University of Waikato, along with 70 other researchers from 21 countries, says that there is still some considerable cause for co […]

Animal liberation activists will be protesting The Wellington Cup asking the public to consider animal rights when it comes to horse racing in 2020. […]

Police are asking for the public’s help following a number of arsons at Lake Taupö properties last weekend. In the earlier hours of Sunday 12 January, five properties were damaged by intentionally lit fires on the eastern side of Lake Taupö in Tauranga Taupö, Waitetoko and Hatepe. […]

Police searching for the missing kayaker on Lake Ellesmere have located a body about 2pm this afternoon. While formal identification is yet to take place, Police believe the body to be that of 59-year-old Louis Solofua, of Christchurch. […]

A 40-year-old man has appeared in the Manukau District Court this afternoon, after Customs investigators at Auckland Airport found child sexual abuse images and videos on his phone last night. […]

Royal fans worldwide are thrilled as the first northern royal albatross chick of the 2019/20 breeding season was welcomed at the Royal Albatross Colony at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head on January 16. […]

Nearly half (48%) of all Kiwis are planning to reduce their meat consumption in 2020, according to a new independent survey released by plant-based food brand, MorningStar Farms. […]

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises there will be night time road works on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford, starting Sunday night, 19 January. […]

Hamilton City Council has adopted a Vision Zero target of ending deaths and serious injuries on our city’s roads. This means we will design and deliver infrastructure that recognises humans can make mistakes on the road, but they should not pay for it with a life. […]

A stomach full of plastic is a likely cause of death to a juvenile toroa/southern royal albatross, an autopsy has found. […]