National MP Chris Bishop and a local Green Party candidate crossed the political spectrum on Monday to rescue an elderly woman locked in a car.Jocelyn Smith, 93, had attended a high tea to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee…
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Three hospitalised with suspected case of typhus found in fleas living on pet cats
A person living in Auckland’s northwest region has likely been infected with a typhus disease that can be found in fleas living on pets. Two other people from the same home are also suspected of having the illness known as Murine…
Onehunga homicide: Police identify person of interest in killing of 77-year-old Maria Brown
Police have identified a person of interest in relation to the killing of Maria Brown, a treasured Auckland grandmother who was found dead at her home at the weekend.A homicide investigation was launched after a family member found…
Glen Eden death: Police locate man believed to be involved in Benjamin Mcintosh's death
Police have located a person of interest during the homicide inquiry into the death of West Auckland man Benjamin Mcintosh.Mcintosh died in Auckland Hospital after he was found in his car with a gunshot wound last Friday morning…
Widow, whānau disagree over Tommy Murray's last wishes after body taken north for burial
The family of a man who was taken to Northland for burial against his wife’s wishes say it would have been inappropriate to cremate a man who had just received a full-face tāmoko. Thomas Henry Tapiki Murray, known as Tommy,…
Alan Hall's miscarriage of justice: Wrongful murder conviction inquiry must unravel 'extremely troubling' issues
An investigator who helped overturn Alan Hall’s wrongful conviction for murder says Hall would prefer an inquiry into the injustice be thorough rather than quick.The Supreme Court quashed Hall’s murder conviction, after evidence…
Top 10 most expensive cities to live in 2022
While the cost of living is soaring in Australia, there are cities around the world that are also becoming increasingly pricey to live in.
Pedestrian killed: Name suppression denied for teens, but appeal in the works
A judge asked to consider name suppression for one of two teenagers accused of manslaughter after the death of an Auckland CBD pedestrian has lambasted “repugnant” and “deplorable” social media posts and communications about the case….
Herald afternoon quiz: June 9
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Severe storm rips through Waikanae, tornado downs Norfolk pines
Multiple tornadoes have ripped through Kāpiti just over a week after two tornadoes left damage in their wake last Wednesday.Tim O’Connor from auto parts workshop ACS Limited on Omahi St, Waikanae said he didn’t know what was…