David Williams is an Auckland-based Multimedia Journalist.
David joined the Herald in 2023 having previously worked at Newstalk ZB. He was born in the United Kingdom but grew up in Auckland. In 2022, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies, majoring in journalism, from Auckland University of Technology. David covers breaking news and topics such as New Zealanders on the ground in Ukraine to Kiwis caught in the New Caledonia riots, October 7 and the Taiwan earthquake. You can contact David at david.williams@nzme.co.nz
'Not running the heater as often': Warmer, wetter winter season forecast for NZ
Niwa predicts the top half of the North Island will receive most of the warm weather.
'She went under': Eyewitness account of teen cyclist crushed by truck
The teen survived but suffered multiple fractures and severe injuries.
'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.
'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning
Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
'Empty words': Seymour suggests Greens report threats against MP to Mongrel Mob
The Greens say they are screening 'immense numbers of death threats and abuse'.
‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arriving
Children who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.
Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens
A festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.
'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked cries
A rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.
Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat
The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.
Watch: 'Terrifying' home invasion attempt on woman in wheelchair, police a no-show
Police told the 74-year-old to file an online crime report.
Power cuts, slips in Lower North Island as wild weather strikes the country
Cold temperatures are forecast to plague much of the South Island.
RSA left redfaced after blackface incident apologises, says it was 'worn in innocence'
“We did not pick up that it had the potential to offend."
'Incredibly disappointing': RSA bosses condemn Matamata blackface incident, issue apology
The Waikato district president is working through the issue with the unrepentant branch.
'It's called humour': Waikato RSA defends guest who sported blackface at quiz night
The blackface costume choice has been labelled insensitive and racist but not funny.
‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.