New ZealandCovid confusion: How a runny nose sparked district court lockdownHamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.06 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandPerson drowns at Karioitahi Beach, southwest of AucklandOne person is dead and another in moderate condition.05 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in placesSevere thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.04 Jan 05:31 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Aerial photos reveal extent of Waikeria Prison destructionThe protests have left the prison in an "unusable" state.04 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandInvestigation into Waikeria Prison uprising could take monthsThe top jail at Waikeria Prison is now being treated as a crime scene.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAll aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us homeNew figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Nearly completed Waikato Expressway link good for regionEDITORIAL: The final stretches to this crucial artery are nearing completion.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison chaos: Waikeria riot biggest in decadesWaikeria's jail unrest was prolonged, but resolved peacefully - unlike some past riots.03 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Prisoners were terrified as roof 'dripped down''They could literally see the whole prison burning around them.'03 Jan 04:46 AM
KahuPrison riot - 'There is no excuse for the things these men have done'Ombudsman's August 2020 report found some conditions failed to meet minimum UN standards.03 Jan 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."02 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Amnesty International warns against using forceThe human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.02 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Eyewitness reports new fire at prison as protests continueCalls increase for Government intervention to resolve prison stand-off.02 Jan 05:55 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Ex-hostage negotiator says it is 'unthinkable' stand-off endures"Never lie. Once you tell a lie, you have lost all credibility," expert says.02 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandWild weather: South Island flooding causes havoc, 1100 lightning strikes detected across the North IslandMore than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.02 Jan 05:19 AM
New ZealandFlooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags readyThe South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.02 Jan 02:50 AM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Families urge prisoners to surrender but 'they're willing to die in there''They're going out in body bags': Relatives say inmates will not give up.02 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison uprising: MPs refused entry; family members arriveSeveral fire and emergency vehicles arrived at the facility this morning.02 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot: Prisoners light 'significant fires' overnightPrisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.01 Jan 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Power tools, shields, batons': Prison riot inmates build 'makeshift weapons'Corrections says the rioting inmates intend to use makeshift weapons on prison staff.01 Jan 04:52 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prisoners say they'll protest 'for as long as it takes''We will sit here for as long as it takes, we would die for this cause,' inmate says.01 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandWaikeria siege: Prisoner who surrendered assaulted by fellow inmates - CorrectionsThe Māori Party says top-level intervention is needed at Waikeria Prison.31 Dec 08:40 PM
KahuWaikeria 'manifesto': MP races to reach troubled jail as one surrendersRioting or protesting? Document ostensibly shows inmate claims about filthy conditions.31 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandStill on the roof: Negotiation with rioting Waikeria prisoners to surrender failsThe 17 non-compliant prisoners said they would surrender if they could speak to kaumātua.31 Dec 04:16 AM
KahuWaikeria Prison uprising: Kaumātua to negotiate with inmates'We are absolutely hopeful that we can find a resolution to this,' iwi leader says.31 Dec 02:42 AM
New Zealand'We're very nervous' - Port Waikato homes evacuated due to grass firePolice were notified of the fire shortly before 2pm and on the scene on the Waikato River.31 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Uprising: 'They didn't want it to go this far' - partner of rioting inmateRioting inmate called his partner to apologise, and to tell her he was safe but scared.30 Dec 11:17 PM
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New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Tense prison stand-off heads into third dayIt's thought a lack of access to phones for prisoners could be the cause of the rioting.30 Dec 06:27 PM
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New Zealand'Our water comes out brown': The reasons behind the Waikeria prison uprisingConditions at the prison have taken a toll on inmates' mental health, a source says.30 Dec 07:37 AM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Third of prison's bed capacity destroyed in riotsWaikeria prisoners and guards have been in a stand-off for nearly 24 hours.30 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot: Fires burn, inmates throw projectiles at guardsInmates remain in a fiery stand-off with prison authorities.29 Dec 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNot Just Water: Ex Rich Lister's plans to hit a $100m turnoverBusinessman Tony Falkenstein plans to expand Just Life Group to hit a $100m turnover.29 Dec 04:00 PM
