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Santa parade crash: People inside car assaulted while still seated
New Zealand

Santa parade crash: People inside car assaulted while still seated

27 Nov 07:52 PM
'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1
New Zealand

'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1

27 Nov 12:31 AM

There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.

Watch: Video shows BurgerFuel car revving before Santa parade crash
New Zealand

Watch: Video shows BurgerFuel car revving before Santa parade crash

26 Nov 09:50 PM

Six people were moderately injured in the crash.

Watch: 'Nana power' - Plucky woman stands ground as sledgehammer-wielding man raids money shop
New Zealand|Crime

Watch: 'Nana power' - Plucky woman stands ground as sledgehammer-wielding man raids money shop

14 Nov 12:54 AM

Police are investigating after the man fled from the mall with a bag-load of cash.

Thief smashes into money shop with sledgehammer, steals cash bag in terrifying heist
New Zealand|Crime

Thief smashes into money shop with sledgehammer, steals cash bag in terrifying heist

13 Nov 08:30 PM

The man disguised in a balaclava used brute force to get through a side window.

'Get out of the house': Residents' desperate plea as townhouses went up in flames
New Zealand

'Get out of the house': Residents' desperate plea as townhouses went up in flames

12 Nov 08:15 PM

Police investigating the fire are also appealing for video footage.

Hit-and-run driver who left young child critically injured is tracked down
New Zealand

Hit-and-run driver who left young child critically injured is tracked down

12 Nov 06:32 PM

Police are still appealing for any CCTV footage from the area.

Baby in 'unexplained' death at Papakura house
New Zealand

Baby in 'unexplained' death at Papakura house

05 Nov 08:52 PM

Police were called to the property in the early hours of the morning.

Police investigating if four fires overnight in Auckland are linked
New Zealand

Police investigating if four fires overnight in Auckland are linked

05 Nov 08:42 PM

A house fire, commercial property fire and two vehicle fires were reported overnight.

'Here we go again': Oranga Tamariki slammed in wake of toddler's death
New Zealand

'Here we go again': Oranga Tamariki slammed in wake of toddler's death

01 Nov 07:38 PM

The comments come amid fears more children will die if issues aren't addressed.

Auckland couple win $6.3m Powerball, baulk at cost of business class
New Zealand

Auckland couple win $6.3m Powerball, baulk at cost of business class

31 Oct 11:29 PM

The couple are looking forward to not having to worry about the future.

'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
New Zealand

'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us

31 Oct 08:56 PM

The better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.

'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forward
New Zealand

'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forward

31 Oct 07:06 PM

The final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.

Crash near Raglan claims the life of father of four
New Zealand

Crash near Raglan claims the life of father of four

30 Oct 10:44 PM

The two-vehicle fatal crash occurred on Sunday.

'My boxes are packed': Caretaker PM Chris Hipkins exiting stage left
New Zealand

'My boxes are packed': Caretaker PM Chris Hipkins exiting stage left

30 Oct 06:02 PM

Hipkins speaks of a 'frustrating' transition process.

French citizen rescued from yacht off North Cape during wild weather
New Zealand

French citizen rescued from yacht off North Cape during wild weather

28 Oct 09:41 PM

The French national is being taken to Kerikeri to meet Customs officials.

Snow to sea level: Central, southern regions prepare for polar blast
New Zealand

Snow to sea level: Central, southern regions prepare for polar blast

25 Oct 12:49 AM

MetService has issued more than 20 weather warnings and watches.

Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car
New Zealand

Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car

24 Oct 11:06 PM

The road is expected to be closed for several hours.

What is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over Vanuatu
New Zealand

What is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over Vanuatu

24 Oct 07:25 PM

New Zealand's north may feel some of the winds generated by cyclone

'They could have done better' - Mayor Wayne Brown reacts to MetService review of Auckland floods
New Zealand

'They could have done better' - Mayor Wayne Brown reacts to MetService review of Auckland floods

23 Oct 11:25 PM

The review concluded that the forecaster's models performed poorly.

Labour Weekend road toll increased to four hours before end of period
New Zealand

Labour Weekend road toll increased to four hours before end of period

23 Oct 06:37 PM

Three people also died on New Zealand roads on Friday before the road toll period began.

'Extremely concerned': Search for missing kayaker, 29, continues
New Zealand

'Extremely concerned': Search for missing kayaker, 29, continues

22 Oct 10:36 PM

Michaela Leger was last seen entering the water at Raumati Beach on Saturday night.

'Words cannot express our sorrow': Investigation after boat race death
New Zealand

'Words cannot express our sorrow': Investigation after boat race death

22 Oct 08:55 PM

The sailor died after being struck by the yacht's boom.

'Chaos': Travellers face long queues at Auckland Airport due to extra flight
New Zealand

'Chaos': Travellers face long queues at Auckland Airport due to extra flight

18 Oct 06:24 PM

The extra flight meant there were an additional 480 passengers going through customs.

Debris from wrecked luxury launch litters pristine Coromandel beach
New Zealand

Debris from wrecked luxury launch litters pristine Coromandel beach

17 Oct 11:27 PM

The 15m luxury vessel was taken apart after it sank near Mercury Bay.

‘My first and best adventure buddy’: Dr Tom Mulholland farewelled by hundreds after sudden death
New Zealand

‘My first and best adventure buddy’: Dr Tom Mulholland farewelled by hundreds after sudden death

17 Oct 01:41 AM

Dr Tom Mulholland died suddenly in Wellington earlier this month.

Her coffin was snatched from a hearse - 15 years later, her family get closure
New Zealand

Her coffin was snatched from a hearse - 15 years later, her family get closure

02 Sep 05:00 PM

The woman's body was taken from the back of a hearse after a family dispute.

Major juice brand recalls kombucha product
New Zealand

Major juice brand recalls kombucha product

23 Aug 01:34 AM

There are concerns that pieces of glass are in the drink.

'Deeply ashamed': Quiz team dressed in KKK costumes apologises
New Zealand

'Deeply ashamed': Quiz team dressed in KKK costumes apologises

21 Aug 12:03 AM

Attendees of the event were outraged when the group turned up.

Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
New Zealand

Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet

09 Aug 08:07 PM

The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.

Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
New Zealand

Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan

08 Aug 01:32 AM

The fisherman went missing four days ago.

Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
New Zealand

Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted

26 Jul 09:55 PM

KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.

Watch: Footage of Kiri Allan's crash aftermath emerges, stunned ute owner surveys wreck
New Zealand|Politics

Watch: Footage of Kiri Allan's crash aftermath emerges, stunned ute owner surveys wreck

25 Jul 11:26 PM

The owner of the ute says the force of the crash pushed it a full car park spot forward.

Blaze rips through Kāinga Ora site strongly opposed by community
New Zealand

Blaze rips through Kāinga Ora site strongly opposed by community

24 Jul 03:18 AM

A resident of the area said the housing project had received backlash from the community.

Auckland fire crews battling two major fires, Great South Rd closed
New Zealand

Auckland fire crews battling two major fires, Great South Rd closed

23 Jul 05:30 PM

Motorists are advised to avoid Great South Rd this morning.

Football Ferns and Fifa not a target of Auckland hotel fire, police make arrest
New Zealand

Football Ferns and Fifa not a target of Auckland hotel fire, police make arrest

22 Jul 09:55 PM

The Herald understands the team escaped through a stairwell, running through thick smoke.

'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing line
New Zealand

'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing line

17 Jul 10:42 PM

Heavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.

'Screaming in agony': Kiwi surfer faces long and painful recovery after wipeout
New Zealand

'Screaming in agony': Kiwi surfer faces long and painful recovery after wipeout

16 Jul 10:35 PM

The surfing legend suffered broken ribs and spinal injuries.

Te Huia train user calls for service providers to pay extra travel costs through to Auckland
New Zealand

Te Huia train user calls for service providers to pay extra travel costs through to Auckland

13 Jul 06:10 AM

She is calling for Te Huia to cover passengers extra travel costs.

Motorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashing
New Zealand

Motorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashing

12 Jul 11:25 PM

The rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.

'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash
New Zealand

'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash

12 Jul 02:45 AM

A couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.

Te Huia to remain funded by taxpayer dollars despite reduce service, extra fares
New Zealand

Te Huia to remain funded by taxpayer dollars despite reduce service, extra fares

12 Jul 01:41 AM

Te Huia commuters now face spending more than five hours a day on public transport.

'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash
New Zealand

'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash

11 Jul 09:46 AM

The couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.

Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash
New Zealand

Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash

09 Jul 10:51 PM

The pair were pulled from the car by police officers as it went up in flames.

Police heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actions
New Zealand

Police heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actions

09 Jul 06:19 AM

Emergency services staff are being treated for smoke inhalation.

'Best results we've ever seen' - Clinical trial results set new benchmark for cancer treatment
New Zealand

'Best results we've ever seen' - Clinical trial results set new benchmark for cancer treatment

04 Jul 03:44 AM

The new treatment is said to be less toxic and quicker.

Uncle of footballer injured in hit-and-run hopes person comes forward
New Zealand

Uncle of footballer injured in hit-and-run hopes person comes forward

27 Jun 01:30 AM

The man has suffered injuries all over his body and is in Wellington Hospital.

'Our stomachs dropped' - Mother diagnosed with cancer weeks after son born micro-premature
New Zealand

'Our stomachs dropped' - Mother diagnosed with cancer weeks after son born micro-premature

16 Jun 05:00 PM

A Givealittle page has been created to help support the family through the tough time.

'Stop delaying' - Kiwi detained in Thailand frustrated with embassy over deportation
New Zealand

'Stop delaying' - Kiwi detained in Thailand frustrated with embassy over deportation

07 Jun 03:28 AM

Michael Salinger was detained in Thailand over a month ago.

'Appalling conditions': Kiwi detained in Thai jail after being caught with drugs
New Zealand

'Appalling conditions': Kiwi detained in Thai jail after being caught with drugs

13 May 11:57 PM

His family are working hard to get him out of Thailand.

Woman refused entry to Brisbane bar over moko kauae
New Zealand

Woman refused entry to Brisbane bar over moko kauae

25 Apr 10:39 PM

The woman's efforts to explain the cultural significance of her tā moko went unheard.

Motorist describes moments before fatal Waikato Expressway crash
New Zealand

Motorist describes moments before fatal Waikato Expressway crash

18 Apr 10:05 PM

A motorist was confused to see headlights coming towards her at speed on the highway.

Man arrested after woman dragged by hair from a Ngāruawāhia bottle shop
New Zealand

Man arrested after woman dragged by hair from a Ngāruawāhia bottle shop

12 Apr 02:14 AM

He is facing charges of kidnapping and assault.

Auckland motorway gridlock: Hour-long bus delays as rain hampers Easter holiday traffic
New Zealand

Auckland motorway gridlock: Hour-long bus delays as rain hampers Easter holiday traffic

06 Apr 06:05 AM

The Easter holiday rush is causing gridlock across Auckland motorways and city streets.

Auckland residents violently attacked on street by large mob
New Zealand

Auckland residents violently attacked on street by large mob

08 Mar 01:23 AM

One person is in hospital awaiting surgery after being cut.

Premium
'It was what we were hoping for': Trinity Oliver's family speaks out after guilty verdict
New Zealand

'It was what we were hoping for': Trinity Oliver's family speaks out after guilty verdict

07 Mar 03:06 AM

A jury has found Trinity Oliver's killer guilty of murder.

'She was gone': Napier flood survivor forced to let go of friend in raging floodwaters
New Zealand

'She was gone': Napier flood survivor forced to let go of friend in raging floodwaters

21 Feb 10:19 PM

Gareth Jones held on to his friend for as long as he could before being struck by debris.

Cyclone Gabrielle: People all over the world waiting to hear if family members are safe in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle: People all over the world waiting to hear if family members are safe in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay

15 Feb 10:29 PM

A South African family who immigrated to New Zealand four weeks ago are missing.

'I genuinely thought they were all gone': Family cling to log for eight hours in floodwaters
New Zealand

'I genuinely thought they were all gone': Family cling to log for eight hours in floodwaters

15 Feb 03:21 AM

A Hawke’s Bay family, including a 7-year-old boy, are lucky to be alive.

Families make desperate pleas to know if Hawke's Bay-based loved ones are safe
New Zealand

Families make desperate pleas to know if Hawke's Bay-based loved ones are safe

14 Feb 10:07 PM

Police have set up an online tool to help families find missing people.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Red-stickered home in Coromandel falls off foundation
New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle: Red-stickered home in Coromandel falls off foundation

12 Feb 10:07 PM

A major slip smashed into the property north of Thames during the last month's deluge.

'He didn't hear it': Elderly man rescued from his Coromandel home after slip
New Zealand

'He didn't hear it': Elderly man rescued from his Coromandel home after slip

01 Feb 01:29 AM

The 95-year-old was sleeping and had his hearing aids out at the time of the slip.

Slip slams into Coromandel home, other houses evacuated
New Zealand

Slip slams into Coromandel home, other houses evacuated

31 Jan 09:28 PM

Another house is teetering on the edge of the cliff.

Auckland floods: North Shore community rallies to gather supplies for those in need
New Zealand

Auckland floods: North Shore community rallies to gather supplies for those in need

30 Jan 10:56 PM

Calls for those in need to go and collect the supplies.

'Happiest years of his life in NZ': Retired teacher swept to death in floods
New Zealand

'Happiest years of his life in NZ': Retired teacher swept to death in floods

30 Jan 10:24 PM

Retired high school teacher was a devoted husband, father and grandad.

Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island
New Zealand

Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island

30 Jan 09:56 PM

Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.

'I'm going to have to bury another child': Mum faces new heartbreak
New Zealand

'I'm going to have to bury another child': Mum faces new heartbreak

21 Jan 05:01 PM

Woman's first daughter died aged 6 with disorder that is now affecting her second child.

Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
New Zealand

Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols

19 Jan 08:08 PM

A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.

Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge
New Zealand

Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge

17 Jan 09:44 PM

Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.

Warkworth assault: Father undergoing intense speech therapy to get back home to family
New Zealand

Warkworth assault: Father undergoing intense speech therapy to get back home to family

16 Jan 11:36 PM

Mark MacLean suffered severe brain injuries after being beaten on his driveway.

‘You can’t live life with regrets’: Jamie’s remarkable journey after dune surfing accident left her paralysed
New Zealand

‘You can’t live life with regrets’: Jamie’s remarkable journey after dune surfing accident left her paralysed

14 Jan 04:03 AM

Jamie Astwood was only 10 when she was paralysed in a dune surfing accident.