Have you seen Lavanda? Police, family fear for girl, 15, missing in Waikato
She was last seen in the rural community of Tapapa yesterday evening.
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Video footage shows a ute reversing at speed to ram a police vehicle.
UN Secretary-General to visit NZ for first time since 2019
Antonio Guterres will visit later this week.
Rowers and kayakers inspired by Olympians in Winter Series Race
Whanganui Rowing Association’s Blinkhorne & Carroll 6km Winter Series race.
‘A big personality that will be missed by many’: Catlins boating tragedy victim named
Body was recovered yesterday afternoon by police.
'Mix of frustration and pride': NZ Venezuelans meet in rain and cold for anti-Maduro protests
Results of the election remain disputed with widespread claims of fraud and corruption.
Barbie-themed samba takes top spot at Dancing for Hospice 2024
'Everything pink and everything fun.'
Afternoon quiz: How many seats in Parliament did National win in last year's election?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.
Simeon Brown announces crackdown on drunk-and drug-driving
The Transport Minister has announced a road policing policy.
Body in the garden: Killer mother who left her children in NZ subject of new doco
Her victim's mummified corpse was found in the backyard 18 years after the murder.
Tenants kept awake by cockroaches ‘scuttling across ceiling’ awarded $12k
The residents were paying $1300 per week to live in the house.
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
Man hit by two cars, remains critical, police urge driver to come forward
Emergency services were called to the scene at just past midnight.
Concerns support for disabled Māori and Pasifika people could 'slip away again'
Fears due to Govt's planned restructure of Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People.
'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest
'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.
Watch: Four police cars damaged in 'hostile, violent' car event
Four police cars were damaged in total.
Heavy rain floods streets in Pahīatua
Wilson St in Pahiatua was flooded this morning after a night of heavy rain. Video / Supplied
Service cuts don't improve efficiency, Somerset House blaze | Morning Bulletin 18 August, 2024
Claims efficiency hasn't improved after Government cuts to services. Somerset House on fire. Calls for increased protection for Southern Right Whales. Video / NZ Herald
NZ embassy staffer yelled for help after armed robbery
The robbers fled the scene in a car with stolen plates, say local media.
Watch: Ute rams police car during 'Hamilton invasion' as boy racers descend on city
The ute can be seen reversing at speed and ramming the police car.
Thames gym fighting fit and ready to expand
Club punching above its weight and keen to welcome more members of the community.
Waikato FPC make three changes for Canterbury clash in Farah Palmer Cup
Jade Coates and Tafiau Fetalaiga set for their 10th Waikato cap, earning their Mooloo Bell
Photo competition launched to show people aged 65-plus 'living their best life'
The winning photos will feature in an outdoor exhibition in Tauranga.
Crown manager to be paid $1100 per day to work on Wairoa flood fix
Two Hawke’s Bay councils will have to pay Govt appointee Lawrence Yule's wages.
‘Be a gang member or be a dad’: Man saved his life by joining a gym, not the Mob
Devlin Rodgers could have joined the gang but weighed up his life's choices instead.
94 days and 200 miles: Farm dog Scottie's long journey home in 1921
In 1921, Scottie travelled back home to his old farm - from New Brighton to Herbert.
'Good to see smiles on their faces': Young Farmers helping older farmers
“There are times they’ve helped us, so there’s a lot of respect for older farmers."
‘Increasing risk of political corruption’: New report says lobbying and donation rules need overhaul
NZ's weak rules and 'she'll be right' attitude leave it vulnerable to corruption crises
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Devlin Rodgers goes from 130kg Mongrel Mob prospect to 75 kg champion body builder. Video / Devlin Rodgers
Editorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potato
OPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?
Morning quiz: How many Olympic gold medals has Dame Lisa Carrington now won?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Letters: Snell or Carrington — who is our greatest Olympian?
OPINION: 'It is clear that opponents of assisted dying have lost the debate.'
Erica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand Hall
Erica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.