Frustration as Auckland’s storm-damaged tracks still shut off
Nearly three years on from the devastating floods of Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland Anniversary Weekend in 2023, many…
New Zealand’s Best Beach 2026: Vote now in the Herald competition
Today, the Herald launches our annual search for New Zealand’s Best Beach and we want you to nominate…
Men warned to stop swinging seat before falling from ferris wheel
The operator of a ferris wheel in Christchurch said three men were warned to stop swinging their bucket,…
Around 40 killed, 115 injured in New Year’s fire at Swiss ski resort bar
About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through…
Four charged after 100km pursuit across Waikato following Thames robbery
Police have arrested and charged two men and two youths after an aggravated robbery in Thames which led…
Māori recognised for 2026 in New Year Honours list
Professor Thomas Charles Roa has become a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to…
Three critically injured in serious crash near Whanganui
Three people have been critically injured after a serious crash near Whanganui this morning. Police said it received…
Chinese Embassy in New Zealand rejects MFAT statement on PLA exercises around Taiwan island
Photo: Screenshot from Chinese Embassy in New Zealand In response to a statement posted by New Zealand’s Ministry…
Bottles thrown at police, arrests made at Coromandel youth gatherings
Bottles were thrown at police and fireworks dangerously let off at two large youth gatherings at holiday hotspots…
How a Kiwi family crushed a $95k debt while travelling the globe
This story was one of the most read on 1News.co.nz in 2025. It was first published on July…
Dame Karen Poutasi, first female director-general of health, dies aged 76
Karen Poutasi Photo: Supplied. One of the country’s top health leaders has died. Tributes are being paid to…
Napier road death: Police name man who died in hospital after being struck on Boxing Day
Duncan’s death was the first in the country on the roads over the Christmas holiday period. There has…