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
'Three strong bangs': Māngere cul-de-sac residents describe latest drive-by shooting
One neighbour said she no longer feels safe living on the street.
'Road cone mania': Auckland Mayor says law changes needed to fix city's traffic management woes
Auckland Council is spending $145m a year on road cones and managing traffic.
'Billions could be lost': How global IT outage could take days to fix
One IT expert said the outage could have a financial flow-on effect.
'Devastated': Store owner speechless after car crashes through doors, catches alight
She said this is the fourth time her store has been targeted this year.
'Tears in the crowd': Te Anau Tennis Club buzzing after Lulu Sun's Wimbledon win
The 23-year-old beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in her Round of 16 match.
‘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.
'Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into air
Three witnesses tried to flag down police to help find the stricken animal.
'I don't care': Russia bans 36 more Kiwis, including mayors, professors
These sanctions come a month after the Government announced more sanctions against Russia.
Tributes flow for Auckland man killed while walking dog
He died at the scene despite CPR efforts.
'Miracle treatment': Breast cancer patient hopes new drug available soon
The Auckland woman was first diagnosed during a 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Stricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends ships
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
'I'd take my own family on': KiwiRail boss defends ships after Aratere refloated
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
'Still on edge': Auckland bordello reopens after rent stoush
The madam said the landlord must go to arbitration to resolve a dispute.
'Blindsided': Kiwi parents may have lost millions after Nasa space camp firm collapse
Parents were pressured to pay the full amount up front in return for a 5 per cent saving.
'Makes me feel sick': School principal blasts Actura NZ after cancelled space school trip
One student won a scholarship for the trip after being rescued during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Rocket Lab to the rescue after Nasa space camp firm's collapse
Most families have lost between $9000 and $13,000 following the collapse.
'Left us with nothing': More parents come forward after Nasa space camp firm's collapse
One family said they already paid $13,000 before receiving the cancellation email.
'Devastated': NZ families lose thousands after space school tour company fails
Some parents had already paid as much as $12,000 before the closure was announced.
Kiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace Summit
More than 50 world leaders have confirmed they will attend the international event.
'Build a just peace': Mark Mitchell to attend Global Peace Summit for Ukraine
More than 50 countries have confirmed they are attending the conference in Lake Lucerne.
Dead, missing and kidnapped: Ukrainian Kiwis remember children caught in war
World Vision estimates three million affected children require humanitarian aid.