Two large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in Canterbury
Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.
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One person in critical condition following Waikato crash
Motorists are being asked to avoid Paeroa-Tahuna Rd.
'Lost something we weren't willing to give up': Rider killed in triple fatal crash a mum of three
Lesley Brooks, 46, was a member of the Road Pirates MC. Cause of crash remains in doubt.
Art by the River opens with a panache
Whanganui’s newest art gallery opened in style on Friday.
Missing Canterbury woman found dead after search at beach community
Henriette, 54, last seen at Woodend Beach yesterday morning.
Watch: Five arrests, motorcycles seized after police crackdown on illegal dirt biker gang
One person said they saw a large group of unruly riders being followed by police.
'Balmy weather': Warm temperatures remain but wet weather returns after winds fan flare-ups
Temperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.
'Despite best efforts': Person dies after crash in Canterbury
The crash happened on State Highway 75 in Little River.
Lured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchman
Loneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.
Auckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across city
Police arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / Supplied
Police probing whether car was on wrong side of road after three motorcyclists killed: Club pres
Police said it was too early to comment on the cause of the crash.
Armed police close major route through Whangārei
Armed police have closed major road through Whangārei as an incident unfolds
City considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the border
Supplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.
'We don't feel safe': Police pursue 'stolen' car through Hamilton, residents on edge after crimes
A resident says police gave chase, and arrested four youths.
Couple stranded in 40C heat stalked by croc after 4WD lost in flood waters
The couple wrote two large 'SOS' signs in the dirt, leading rescuers to their location.
Stranger danger alert: Schoolboy approached by couple in white van with tinted windows
Police want to find the 'suspicious' couple, ask Marlborough residents for help.
Green Party plan to cut five times more emissions than govt by 2030
Green Party plan to cut net emissions by 35% by 2030, five times more than Government.
Luxury estate couple taken to court for refusing to pay levies over unmowed lawn, weeds
The judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.
Afternoon quiz: What city hosted the 2000 Olympic Games?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires
High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.
Reacher season three teaser trailer
Jack Reacher returns in the new season of Amazon's Reacher, screening on Prime Video from February 20. Video / Prime Video
'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battle
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
Children’s Minister disappointed but ‘relieved’ bootcamp absconders found after alleged carjacking
It follows the tragic passing of one bootcamp participant due to a car accident.
Thousands of people flock to Whangārei's 143rd annual A and P Show
Thousands flocked this year's A and P show in Whangārei.
Z Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skills
Tauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.
Builder made false insurance claim on $1.3m policy after build was damaged by heavy rain
He told the client he had taken out $2m in cover, but hadn't. Then it rained.
'Perfect storm': Spike in fire risk sparks prohibited season
'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'
Bootcamp participants arrested, fire in Canterbury | NZ Herald News Update
Bootcamp participants that absconded arrested. Firefighters battle massive Canterbury blaze. Notre Dame to reopen. Video / NZ Herald
The Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeks
The offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.
Fergus Morunga: From stutter to success, a true Lindisfarne leader
'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.
Morning quiz: Which director made the movie Taxi Driver?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Chinese naval vessels shadowed NZ Navy ship during recent mission
If Kiwis launched a helicopter in the hotly contested waters, so too would Chinese.
'Huge shift in values': How Govt is squeezing more money from conservation land
Proposals could swell DoC's annual budget by $200m, still well short of what's ideal