Officials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear sub
A small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.
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Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.
German tourist dies after being hit by car in Wellington
She was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.
Cook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher Luxon
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.
Suppression lifted: Former priest named as alleged St Bede’s College sex abuser
Ex school priest, dean charged with historical sexual offences from 1996 to 2000.
Nicola Willis talks banks on The Country
Jamie Mackay talks to Nicola Willis, Jane Smith, Farmer Tom Martin, and Jim Hopkins.
'Moto mad little boy': Young motocross rider dies after head injury during race
A family member described him as 'a special little guy to our family'.
Watch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powers
The announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.
Missing tramper: Bone found at Otira belonged to Marni Sheppeard, police confirm
Marni Sheppeard was last heard from in 2020. Remains have been found in two places.
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schools
Associate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.
How smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in Hastings
The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.
Children 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care rises
Examples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.
Police hunting for man after Masterton church fires
Four churches hit on Saturday, three others targeted.
Nervous wait: Fire crews battle 70ha blaze near Waipoua
Residents may be forced to leave their homes for a week due to the Northland fire.
New Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’
Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.
Watch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’
The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.
'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for drought
Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.
Police shoot runaway bull after two people injured in Hamilton
Emergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.
Convictions overturned, charges dropped against ex-CYF carer accused of sexually abusing boys
He ran a home that cared for 150 boys. Jurors found him guilty of abusing five of them.
Police investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Bay of Plenty
Police urge anyone with information to call 105.
Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn bill
Dame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ Parliament
Minor injuries after all-terrain vehicle incident near Cape Kidnappers beach
Police borrowed side-by-side off-road vehicle to access the patient.
‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.
Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.
Police seize assault rifles, ammo cache in Auckland home, two gang members arrested
Two TwoEight Brotherhood members face 10 charges each in Manukau District Court today.
‘We made history’: Pipeline protesters say they’re staying
It comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted.
Taming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpooling
More than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.
Rowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win
“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.
‘Fewer thugs trying it on’: Shopper who did botched citizen’s arrest backs law change
Justice Minister to announce change making citizen's arrest easier later today.
Single gunshot heard before body found: Police reveal new information in 1998 murder cold case
Police have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.
Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness
Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.
‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: 16yo set for voyage to subantarctic islands
'They’ll encounter wildlife most people will never see in their lifetime.'