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Rachel Maher
Multimedia Journalist

Rachel Maher is a Multimedia Journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news.

Rachel specialises in reporting on crime issues in Auckland, extensively covering the issues of retail ram raids and youth crime. She has also reported on many other topics including social justice issues, politics and entertainment. Rachel grew up in Whangārei before moving to Tāmaki Makaurau in 2018. After a lifelong passion for writing and story-telling, Rachel studied at AUT and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, majoring in journalism, in 2022. She achieved her dream of becoming a journalist when she joined the Herald in June of the same year as a breaking news reporter. Rachel has quickly established herself as a passionate and well-rounded reporter, covering everything from the 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle destruction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. You can contact Rachel at rachel.maher@nzme.co.nz.

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Man found dead inside bus at central Auckland depot
New Zealand

Man found dead inside bus at central Auckland depot

16 Jul 09:31 PM
Waiuku triple-fatal: Neighbour dreads watching another family grieve
New Zealand

Waiuku triple-fatal: Neighbour dreads watching another family grieve

16 Jul 07:30 AM

First person on scene recounts discovering woman and two kids in car.

Waiuku crash victims named as mother, young daughter, niece
New Zealand

Waiuku crash victims named as mother, young daughter, niece

16 Jul 04:14 AM

The woman's bereft husband, who moved from Tonga about 2002, was 'going through it'.

Man lost wife and daughter in Waiuku triple-fatal
New Zealand

Man lost wife and daughter in Waiuku triple-fatal

16 Jul 12:37 AM

The tight-knit community is reeling after the horror crash.

Police retrieve items from crash site at ‘roller coaster road’ where woman and two children died
New Zealand

Police retrieve items from crash site at ‘roller coaster road’ where woman and two children died

15 Jul 10:44 PM

The tight-knit community of Waiuku is reeling after the horror crash.

Man arrested after wrong-way SH1 chase, multiple cars damaged
New Zealand

Man arrested after wrong-way SH1 chase, multiple cars damaged

15 Jul 06:31 PM

Fleeing car hit several vehicles before police boxed it against a barrier.

'All I could do was watch and pray': Avondale church fire treated as suspicious
New Zealand

'All I could do was watch and pray': Avondale church fire treated as suspicious

13 Jul 10:47 PM

The attached primary school is closed as investigators determine the cause.

Storm leaves 13,000 without power in Tasman
New Zealand

Storm leaves 13,000 without power in Tasman

11 Jul 08:18 AM

High winds are ramping up.

'She can be laid to rest': Newborn found at recycling plant to be farewelled 4 yrs after death
New Zealand

'She can be laid to rest': Newborn found at recycling plant to be farewelled 4 yrs after death

11 Jul 02:49 AM

The baby girl was discovered at the Onehunga site in August 2021.

'Caught up with him and KO'd him': Car crashes into house, driver attacked by neighbours
New Zealand

'Caught up with him and KO'd him': Car crashes into house, driver attacked by neighbours

10 Jul 10:13 PM

Tensions had been building on the Hamilton street long before Thursday's confrontation.

State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ
New Zealand

State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ

10 Jul 07:04 AM

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.

Watch: Man trapped in car overnight after crashing 15m down bank on Great Barrier Island rescued
New Zealand

Watch: Man trapped in car overnight after crashing 15m down bank on Great Barrier Island rescued

10 Jul 04:25 AM

The Auckland Rescue Helicopter was scrambled to Great Barrier Island this morning.

Man charged with murder after fleeing Hamilton crime scene, car stolen at gunpoint
Crime

Man charged with murder after fleeing Hamilton crime scene, car stolen at gunpoint

09 Jul 07:14 PM

Armed police swarmed Bellmont Ave at 6.40pm last night, as the Eagle circled overhead.

'How could this happen?': Shock as baby found in bin on quiet inner-city Auckland street
Crime

'How could this happen?': Shock as baby found in bin on quiet inner-city Auckland street

03 Jul 07:00 PM

Court hearing held after a 32-year-old woman was charged in connection with the discovery.

Homicide investigation launched after body found at Auckland property
Auckland

Homicide investigation launched after body found at Auckland property

01 Jul 09:04 PM

Officers wearing sterile gloves are seen at a taped-off property on the street.

'Apprehensive': Fears as fresh deluge forecast for storm-hit south
New Zealand

'Apprehensive': Fears as fresh deluge forecast for storm-hit south

01 Jul 08:53 PM

Saturated ground in flood-affected Tasman 'just can't take anymore', says deputy mayor.

Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
New Zealand

Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms

27 Jun 08:24 AM

Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.

'Felt like a cyclone': Residents reel as possible tornado hits West Harbour
New Zealand

'Felt like a cyclone': Residents reel as possible tornado hits West Harbour

27 Jun 12:57 AM

Trees fell on homes as 100km/h winds ripped through the area.

'A damn shame': One dead after car hits tree following South Auckland chase
New Zealand

'A damn shame': One dead after car hits tree following South Auckland chase

26 Jun 11:25 PM

The driver of the pursuing vehicle has been arrested.

'Like the movies': Street light narrowly misses man’s car during Auckland tornado
New Zealand

'Like the movies': Street light narrowly misses man’s car during Auckland tornado

26 Jun 10:55 PM

A street light fell just metres from Chaitanya Nerkar's car in Avondale.

'Bunch of thugs': Vandals wreak havoc ruining Auckland rugby fields
New Zealand

'Bunch of thugs': Vandals wreak havoc ruining Auckland rugby fields

26 Jun 01:16 AM

Vandalism is costing Auckland ratepayers hundreds of thousands yearly.

Baggage handlers arrested as police bust Auckland Airport drug ring
New Zealand

Baggage handlers arrested as police bust Auckland Airport drug ring

25 Jun 09:51 PM

Authorities arrested 18 people, including airport staff, and seized $24m worth of meth.

Listen: Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran conflict as NZ deploys plane to Middle East
live
New Zealand

Listen: Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran conflict as NZ deploys plane to Middle East

22 Jun 07:36 PM

PM Chris Luxon hasn't yet stated his position on the US actions in Iran.

'It's frustrating': Fire truck shortage for supermarket fire angers union
New Zealand

'It's frustrating': Fire truck shortage for supermarket fire angers union

18 Jun 01:05 AM

Firefighters had to call an aerial truck from Hamilton for the Auckland blaze.

'Blatant violence': Teens face court after Auckland carjacking
Crime

'Blatant violence': Teens face court after Auckland carjacking

16 Jun 09:40 PM

The 16 and 17-year-old have been referred to the Youth Court.

Live: Luxon speaks before departing for China
live
New Zealand

Live: Luxon speaks before departing for China

15 Jun 07:19 PM

The Prime Minister will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.

NZ prison numbers projected to spike under tougher crime laws - see the numbers
New Zealand

NZ prison numbers projected to spike under tougher crime laws - see the numbers

12 Jun 01:28 AM

Prisoner numbers are expected to jump 36% in the next 10 years.

Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
New Zealand

Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south

11 Jun 10:31 PM

A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.

Truck fire closes Auckland's Southwestern Motorway northbound at rush hour
New Zealand

Truck fire closes Auckland's Southwestern Motorway northbound at rush hour

05 Jun 08:26 PM

Commuters are being asked to consider an alternative route to work this morning.

Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
live
New Zealand

Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island

04 Jun 10:01 PM

Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.

'Snapshot': Political leaders react to conflicting poll results
Politics

'Snapshot': Political leaders react to conflicting poll results

03 Jun 10:36 PM

One survey said the left could kick the coalition out, while another showed them staying.

'Safe, supported': 200 schools rally for Schools’ Pride Week despite protest fears
New Zealand

'Safe, supported': 200 schools rally for Schools’ Pride Week despite protest fears

03 Jun 02:06 AM

Activities include rainbow bracelet making and colourful mufti days.

Body found beside burned-out car at Auckland beach
New Zealand

Body found beside burned-out car at Auckland beach

03 Jun 12:09 AM

Police say they are still trying to piece together the circumstances of the death.

Hamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homes
New Zealand

Hamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homes

29 May 09:20 PM

A resident on Ranui St claimed she saw a trampoline swirling above a house.

Kiwi top cop's new Australian police chief job at risk after citizenship questions
New Zealand

Kiwi top cop's new Australian police chief job at risk after citizenship questions

29 May 08:10 PM

Victorian Government rushing law change to ensure Mike Bush can stay in new role.

'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in Budget
New Zealand|politics

'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in Budget

21 May 09:45 PM

The Resources Minister says his bill will be the first introduced after today's Budget.

'Lowest point in 23 years': Collins blasts 'lack of civility' in Parliament
New Zealand

'Lowest point in 23 years': Collins blasts 'lack of civility' in Parliament

14 May 08:27 PM

She also released more details on the punishment for the Te Pāti Māori MPs.

'Leave it alone': Asbestos warning for Auckland beachgoers
New Zealand

'Leave it alone': Asbestos warning for Auckland beachgoers

13 May 11:06 PM

The asbestos pieces, 5-10cm in size, are likely from historical construction waste.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
New Zealand

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended

08 May 06:17 AM

A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

Watch: Smoke fills Auckland shopping centre as fire breaks out in govt offices
New Zealand

Watch: Smoke fills Auckland shopping centre as fire breaks out in govt offices

07 May 08:16 PM

Police have cordoned off carpark, and shopkeepers have been told to close their doors.

'She went flying': Blood gushes from schoolgirl's head after bus crash
New Zealand

'She went flying': Blood gushes from schoolgirl's head after bus crash

07 May 07:30 AM

“One second she was sitting beside me, the next she wasn’t there.”

 Driver may have 'fallen asleep' on bus carrying school kids before crash into tree
New Zealand

Driver may have 'fallen asleep' on bus carrying school kids before crash into tree

06 May 09:35 PM

'There were a lot of walking wounded.'

'You'll see your son in the flowers': Slain student may be awarded posthumous PhD
Crime

'You'll see your son in the flowers': Slain student may be awarded posthumous PhD

06 May 02:00 AM

'The research had been done, he just needed to put it together.'

Watch live: PM speaks with Hosking after landslide Labor win in Australian election
New Zealand

Watch live: PM speaks with Hosking after landslide Labor win in Australian election

04 May 07:33 PM

More overseas deployments are likely with the funding boost.

'She went under': Eyewitness account of teen cyclist crushed by truck
New Zealand

'She went under': Eyewitness account of teen cyclist crushed by truck

30 Apr 04:08 AM

The teen survived but suffered multiple fractures and severe injuries.

‘Cops banging on their door’: Neighbour’s sleepless night after Wellington acid attack
New Zealand|crime

‘Cops banging on their door’: Neighbour’s sleepless night after Wellington acid attack

29 Apr 08:05 PM

The victim suffered burns to an arm and clothing and was treated at the scene.

'Lucky to be alive': Teen pinned under truck on way to new job
New Zealand

'Lucky to be alive': Teen pinned under truck on way to new job

29 Apr 05:00 AM

The 17-year-old girl suffered multiple skull, spine, and limb fractures.

Cyclist seriously injured in early morning Hamilton crash
New Zealand

Cyclist seriously injured in early morning Hamilton crash

28 Apr 06:45 PM

Traffic management around the crash scene is currently in place.

'Matter of urgency': Police seek silver Mitsubishi linked to Kyle Whorrall homicide probe
New Zealand

'Matter of urgency': Police seek silver Mitsubishi linked to Kyle Whorrall homicide probe

25 Apr 01:29 AM

A 16-year-old has been charged with Whorrall's murder and has name suppression.

'Overwhelming grief': Nearly $40k raised to support family of slain US student
New Zealand

'Overwhelming grief': Nearly $40k raised to support family of slain US student

24 Apr 08:11 PM

A 16-year-old has been charged with Whorrall's murder and has name suppression.

Kyle Whorrall: Murdered in the dark, remembered in the light
New Zealand|crime

Kyle Whorrall: Murdered in the dark, remembered in the light

24 Apr 06:00 AM

American entomology student Kyle Whorral was remembered today in the place where he died.

Bus stop death: Teen's murder charge; father mourns 'kind' son; tearful vigil at scene
New Zealand

Bus stop death: Teen's murder charge; father mourns 'kind' son; tearful vigil at scene

23 Apr 10:41 PM

A 32yo woman has also arrested.

'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
New Zealand

'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend

23 Apr 07:23 AM

Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.

Good Lorde!  Kiwi hitmaker's surprise NYC appearance shut down by police
Entertainment

Good Lorde! Kiwi hitmaker's surprise NYC appearance shut down by police

22 Apr 11:38 PM

Fans gathered after Lorde's Instagram post, causing a large crowd at 6pm.

Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
New Zealand

Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on

17 Apr 08:09 AM

Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.

'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
New Zealand

'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight

16 Apr 05:56 AM

Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
live
New Zealand

'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells

16 Apr 04:44 AM

Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.

Watch: New Auckland school among $100m Govt package to ease school rolls pressure
New Zealand|education

Watch: New Auckland school among $100m Govt package to ease school rolls pressure

14 Apr 09:19 PM

An earlier inquiry found the $30b school property portfolio lacked transparency.

Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths
New Zealand|crime

Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths

11 Apr 07:07 PM

Ella-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.

Watch: Wellington bus caught driving into oncoming traffic
New Zealand|crime

Watch: Wellington bus caught driving into oncoming traffic

09 Apr 10:56 PM

As the bus neared a queue of traffic, it crossed the centre line into the path of a car.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
New Zealand

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country

09 Apr 09:25 PM

Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
live
New Zealand

Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South

08 Apr 05:49 AM

The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.

Who is Isack Hadjar and why did he just become Liam Lawson’s biggest rival?
New Zealand

Who is Isack Hadjar and why did he just become Liam Lawson’s biggest rival?

07 Apr 06:00 AM

The Frenchman finished 8th, outperforming Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda over the weekend.

Australian man has facial surgery after violence at Auckland FC match
New Zealand

Australian man has facial surgery after violence at Auckland FC match

06 Apr 11:13 PM

A 46-year-old was arrested over the alleged assault.

Emergency on tarmac as ‘mist’ spotted coming from plane about to depart
New Zealand

Emergency on tarmac as ‘mist’ spotted coming from plane about to depart

02 Apr 08:48 PM

The Air NZ flight was preparing to leave Auckland Airport when problems struck.

Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
New Zealand

Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions

02 Apr 02:08 AM

Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.

Waimauku road closed, 2 injured, one critical, after head-on crash
New Zealand

Waimauku road closed, 2 injured, one critical, after head-on crash

01 Apr 06:40 PM

Witnesses described the road as 'pretty wet' at the time of the accident.

‘Gut-wrenching’: Kiwi stars rally behind Lawson after F1 demotion
Formula 1

‘Gut-wrenching’: Kiwi stars rally behind Lawson after F1 demotion

27 Mar 10:28 PM

Liam Lawson was demoted to the Racing Bulls team after two grands prix.

‘It’s tough’: Liam Lawson breaks silence after Red Bull demotion
Formula 1

‘It’s tough’: Liam Lawson breaks silence after Red Bull demotion

27 Mar 08:18 PM

Lawson said in the statement racing for Red Bull was his childhood dream.

‘Always seem to blame the driver’: Red Bull criticised for timing of Lawson’s demotion
New Zealand

‘Always seem to blame the driver’: Red Bull criticised for timing of Lawson’s demotion

26 Mar 08:32 PM

Yuki Tsunoda will reportedly replace Lawson for the next race in Japan.

Dire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months
New Zealand

Dire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months

26 Mar 02:00 AM

New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas.

‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shooting
Crime

‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shooting

23 Mar 09:14 PM

Two men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.

Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hits
New Zealand

Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hits

18 Mar 11:10 PM

The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.

Driver, 22, charged after fatal Auckland crash during alleged police pursuit
New Zealand|crime

Driver, 22, charged after fatal Auckland crash during alleged police pursuit

17 Mar 03:47 AM

A man was killed after the car crashed into him on a busy city street.

‘Our dreams are gone’: Tradie dad is victim of fatal crash involving driver allegedly fleeing police
New Zealand|crime

‘Our dreams are gone’: Tradie dad is victim of fatal crash involving driver allegedly fleeing police

16 Mar 11:05 PM

The man died after a car allegedly fleeing police crashed into him on a busy city street.

'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his life
New Zealand

'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his life

14 Mar 04:34 AM

Chloe Wigg's dad jumped out a window, saving their dog, but was hospitalised.

‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fears
New Zealand

‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fears

13 Mar 08:14 PM

Outdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.

‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’
New Zealand

‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’

13 Mar 06:00 AM

A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks.

‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train named
New Zealand

‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train named

12 Mar 11:38 PM

Matamata College has paid tribute to Sarie Morton.

Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Crime

Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College

12 Mar 07:46 PM

Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.

More Teslas targeted by paint pest, police probe after six cars damaged in one night
New Zealand

More Teslas targeted by paint pest, police probe after six cars damaged in one night

10 Mar 10:56 PM

Owners believe the attacks are protests against Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.

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