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Man rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in Kawakawa

Self-appointed river monitor and concerned local Roddy Hapati Pihema discovers a freedom camper was still parked in a flood-prone area at Kawakawa, despite his earlier warning.

Alleged drunk driver impales car on Waitara Bridge median barrier

An allegedly drunk driver impaled his car upon a median barrier on Waitara Bridge, north of New Plymouth.

Government scraps open-plan classrooms for flexible designs

Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the Government is ditching open-plan classrooms for standard designs. Video / RNZ

Member of public rams car fleeing police

An allegedly stolen vehicle was fleeing police in Gisborne last Friday when a member of the public deliberately rammed it.

MetService Afternoon Weather: July 16, 2025

MetService Afternoon Weather: July 16, 2025. Video / MetService

Police continue their investigation into triple fatal crash on Masters Road, Waiuku

The three people killed in a crash in Waiuku yesterday are an adult and two children. Video / NZ Herald

Syrian forces accused of ‘executions’ in Druze area as Israel launches strikes

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that Syrian government forces and their allies had executed 19 people in and around Sweida. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW Entertainment: Jason Momoa's Chief of War, Justin Baldoni and Emmy nominations are in

Chief Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer gives an update on all things entertainment. Video / Herald Now

Missing Upper Hutt man found 'safe and well'

He was found this evening after a large search effort.

Chung’s campaign group loses candidate amid email scandal

Lily Brown said she didn't feel aligned with the tactics of the mayoral candidate's group.

'Don't be alarmed': Judith Collins hospitalised with vertigo

The Defence Minister was not expected to be in Parliament tomorrow.

Death on railway line investigated, Hutt Valley services still disrupted

About six St Bernard's students were on the platform; two witnessed the event.

'Moving quite quickly': Fresh bout of wild weather to sweep across top of North Island

Heavy rain watches have been issued for Northland and Auckland from early tomorrow.

Waiuku triple-fatal: Neighbour dreads watching another family grieve

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

'Unacceptable' breaches: Immigration adviser fined for false visa job claims

Tzu Tong (Jane) Ma lost her licence for charging migrants for non-existent jobs.

Watch: On-duty police officer filmed on stripper pole later engaged in sexual activity with woman

The IPCA investigated inappropriate activity involving two officers and a civilian.

Tired of missing out on getting to global summits to help grow your business?

Airwallex is offering a grant for NZ businesses to join the action.

Solar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing.

Get your kids involved in your reno

Home renovation projects inevitably involve and impact the whole family.

Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply

Fully stocked warehouse enables businesses to create with confidence.