A person has been killed in an early morning crash in the Lower Kaimai Ranges. Emergency services are responding to a serious crash between a truck and a car on State Highway 29. The crash has closed off the road in both directions…
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More than 100 workers make essential repairs to rail network
If you’ve spent the holidays kicking back and enjoying the weather, spare a thought for the more than 100 workers who have been fixing up the Auckland metro rail network over the Christmas and New Year period. “We’ve been welding…
Father's heartbreak after 6-year-old son dies in New Year's Day crash
On New Year’s Day, a Wellington father received a knock at the door and was met by two police officers with “news no parent should ever have to receive”.His son, who loved dinosaurs and was just a month short of his 7th birthday,…
'Complex investigation' under way into Waikeria Prison uprising, could take months
Police say a “complex investigation” that could take several months is under way into the six-day riot at Waikeria Prison, which ended yesterday.The 16 inmates who destroyed the top jail surrendered peacefully at 12.37pm and now…
Police warning to motorists in Northland after 6-year-old boy killed in crash
Police are warning holiday-makers to drive safely after a 6-year-old boy died in a head-on crash on State Highway 1 on Friday. Myka Tuala from Wellington, died after a two-vehicle crash at Hikurangi about 4.20pm. Five people were…
Tongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinised; new guidelines as minister warns of 'unnecessary focus on the condition'
Surgery on babies with tongue-tie will be more closely scrutinised after some health workers reported an increase in the controversial procedures.Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall says some children need the minor surgery,…
Lincoln Tan discovers Auckland's hidden restaurant dishes – Ori bulgogi at Mr K BBQ
Herald ethnic affairs reporter and dedicated foodie Lincoln Tan introduces you to a world of hidden restaurant delights around Auckland. The first time I had Korean ori bulgogi, or duck barbecue, was in a village near the de facto…
Cartoons: January 1-31
Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.
'Horror' as fire at Manawatāwhi Island off Northland coast threatens world's rarest tree
A Far North kaitiaki has described her horror after a historic fire on Manawatāwhi Island/Great Island threatened the world’s rarest tree. Two Skyworks helicopters dropped 55,000 litres of water on the 15 by 25-metre blaze…
Herald morning quiz: January 4
Test your brains with the Herald’s morning quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz at 3pm for the afternoon quiz. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE.