New ZealandRiver death: Car sails over playground - 'seconds away from bigger tragedy'Eyewitnesses say the car plunged to earth as if in a movie stunt scene.23 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into river at WarkworthPolice received a report of a car going into the water just after 5pm.22 Nov 04:28 AM
New ZealandCovering Covid's gaps: Experts warn serious health worker burden loomsHundreds of migrant health workers have entered NZ, but experts say it's no enough.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWanted woman arrested after rescue from river mudWoman had reportedly gone to collect shells by the river when she got into strife.17 Sep 10:17 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMark Francis sheds more light on 'speculative' Warkworth dealFrancis described the risks he took as high but denies conflict with Augusta.09 Sep 05:47 AM
New ZealandFirst piece of road laid on Puhoi to Warkworth motorwayThe 18.5km motorway will now open in May 2022, just before Queens Birthday Weekend.23 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandDramatic river rescue: Motorist plucked from ute in raging floodThe flooded ford was already well above the windows of the stricken ute when help came.15 Jul 11:07 PM
New ZealandSafety fears over $700m highway north of AucklandClaims have been made that the concrete decking slabs will not be strong enough.30 Jun 10:23 PM
New Zealand$62 million Matakana Link Rd roaring aheadThe Matakana Link Rd will open about the same time as the new Puhoi to Warkworth highway.29 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandTravel boom as Kiwis escape for long weekendIt's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.31 May 10:24 PM
New ZealandToll for $700m Pūhoi to Warkworth 'Holiday Highway'?Toll suggestion for new stretch of highway described as a "kick in the guts".13 May 07:52 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously hurt following crash in WarkworthCordons are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the Sandspit Rd area.06 May 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Disheartening': Supermarket rage - 600% spike in staff abuse by customersThe abuse was 'incredibly disheartening' for shop staff working during the lockdown.29 Apr 03:12 AM
New ZealandExcuses, lies and sad stories at police lockdown checkpointsThe Weekend Herald joined police on the front line as they set up long weekend checkpoints10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice out in force at checkpoints: Are Kiwis following the rules?Police on Covid-19 checkpoints are pleased with the level of compliance from Kiwis09 Apr 11:14 PM
New ZealandDinosaurs shopping in New World, unicorns at Pak'nSaveKiwis are finding alternative ways of staying protected while shopping in the pandemic.30 Mar 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA toddler was found face down in the family pool. This is how she was saved.Emily Wagstaff nearly drowned. Her parents have a message for others.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMilk tankers eyed to assist parched Auckland residentsAuckland Council is also increasing the number of filling stations for residents.12 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in crash north of AucklandA motorcyclist suffered serious injuries.19 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandAppeal for information after orca harassed at Helena BayDrone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.17 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific': Burglar kicks female St John paramedic unconsciousA female St John ambulance officer kicked unconscious in 'horrific' attack in Warkworth.12 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandNZTA warns motorists of lengthy delays north of AucklandMotorists are being told to consider using different routes or leaving later than planned.10 Jan 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMotorists get first glimpse of new highway to WarkworthThe new highway, finishing just past Warkworth, is due to open in October 2021.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's Greek rescuer: 'I imagined her beginning to despair'The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.06 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandWild wind sends trampoline flying into power linesPower cut hits 41 homes in Stokes Valley as wild winds cause havoc.02 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandTree cleared on SH1 north of WarkworthA tree was blocking State Highway 1 north of Auckland.02 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandAucklanders slow to vote in local body electionsVoters have until midday on Saturday, October 12 to cast a vote.02 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopens after serious crash near WarkworthThe crash happened just south of Warkworth in north Auckland.22 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandNorthland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.09 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe doorknock that changed their lives: The mother and the copOn a doorstep in the darkness, tragedy brought them together. This is their story.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland school choice set to tightenHousing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand61 new schools planned, one new one fundedGovernment plans 61 new schools; funding announced for one at Milldale.05 Jul 01:45 AM
