Tough breeding season for tara iti – one of New Zealand’s smallest birds
Photo: Supplied / Darren Markin One of New Zealand’s smallest birds remains in big trouble after a tough…
Police investigating after Waikato man allegedly caught grooming underage girl
By Belinda Feek, Open Justice multimedia journalist of A Waikato man (left) was confronted by the Herald at…
Hopes local genomic testing pilot will cut wait times for cancer patients
The government launched a two-year pilot of a genomic testing programme on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns…
Selwyn households could face 18 percent water bill hike
Selwyn Water’s deputy chief executive Heather Geddes said the organisation is acutely aware of the cost pressures facing…
First-ever substance harm action plan unveiled
Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The “first-ever” government Action Plan to Prevent…
Seven Oranga Tamariki workers on trial for assaulting two teens at youth justice facility
The defence lawyers say the staff were using legal restraint to keep themselves and the teens safe in…
Tauranga School went in lockdown after reports of an armed person
Police say they’re continuing to make enquiries. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A Tauranga school was put into…
Dolphin’s death spurs calls for greater protection
Four dolphins have been killed off Kaikōura’s coast in the past two years, including three by set net…
Auckland councillor hits out at irresponsible dog owners
The Pukekohe shelter opened last year, to help ease the pressure on Auckland Council’s other three dog shelters.…
Apartment block evacuated after fire in central Wellington
Photo: Supplied An apartment block in central Wellington has been evacuated after a fire on Monday evening. Two…
Fears NZ’s tobacco black market will get as bad as Australia’s
In March 2024, Customs carried out search warrants in Gisborne, locating a significant amount of cash in a…
Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining application
About 700 people gathered on Northland’s Ruakākā Beach to protest a proposed sand-mining operation. Photo: Supplied / Bream…