He assured her he would keep her safe. Instead, she ended up drifting towards the rough open sea in the infamous passage at the southern end of the island ... Show more
The Government has announced a funding increase for Māori wardens, recognising their long-standing role in community support and public safety.
🔗 Budget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5M funding boost
#BREAKING | Several armed officers and police vehicles can be seen at the LynnMall shopping centre in the suburb of New Lynn.
Two women who claim they were abducted and sexually assaulted as teens by four men in a van, believe the police investigation was bungled from the beginning ... Show more
'Insufficient evidence': Woman claims police botched probe into alleged abduction
'Insufficient evidence': Woman claims police botched probe into alleged abduction
A father of an 8-year-old boy who was hit by a dirt bike and left on the side of the road says if he finds the rider before the police do ... Show more
'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks hunt
'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks hunt
Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.
🔗 Napier homicide: Sacred haka to honour slain teen, killer still on the loose
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.
🔗 Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
Owners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.
🔗 'Insanity': Auckland villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rules
OPINION: New Zealand needs a national plan for vegetable production.
🔗 Opinion: $9 broccoli? Why NZ needs to put vegetables front and centre
University of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.
🔗 Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight
Shane Walker was turned away due to three teardrop tattoos on the sides of his face that he said symbolise his grandmother ... Show more
'Feels like discrimination': Musician denied entry to Auckland bar over facial tattoos
'Feels like discrimination': Musician denied entry to Auckland bar over facial tattoos
Pandemic fallout turned her into a hermit, but her future’s looking brighter.
🔗 Dr Siouxsie Wiles' Covid curse: ‘Abuse changed my world’
The Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.
🔗 Dellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZ
Have you checked your ticket? 💸 💸 💸
🔗 Are you Lotto's next millionaire? $15 million jackpot up for grabs
“That was my pride and joy, I wasn’t willing to give up my jersey.”
🔗 Teen claims she was kicked in the head for not handing over her $700 Geedup hoodie
#WATCH | Waiheke Island is now the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi live in a major conservation milestone.
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.
🔗 Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Time to grab your Sunday morning coffee and try our quiz. ☕
🔗 Morning quiz: What vitamin are apples particularly high in?
The laying of a wastewater pipe about 12 metres beneath a river at Clive could be stopped, despite ground work being done on a staging area for the drilling ... Show more
‘Not just a body of water’: Wastewater pipe being built under river draws strong opposition
‘Not just a body of water’: Wastewater pipe being built under river draws strong opposition
#WATCH | A 28-year-old man was arrested last night after a police pursuit which ended with his vehicle being rammed.
Green believes people are wrong in thinking her and Art have a "fairytale" life.
🔗 Matilda Green on 10 years since The Bachelor, and why people have the wrong idea of influencers
While a judge found their builder liable for repair costs for a substandard roof, the couple must now pay him more than $130 ... Show more
One flatmate could help first home buyers borrow an extra $150,000.
🔗 'It's huge': Major banks ease lending rules for first-home buyers
Brown was arrested at a Manchester hotel and appeared in court on Friday.
🔗 Chris Brown remanded in custody, assault charges delay tour dates
Key FactsChris Brown Held Without Bail After London Nightclub Assault
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- Chris Brown has been remanded in custody until June 13 after being charged with grievous bodily harm in Manchester.
- The charges stem from an alleged attack on music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London in February 2023.
- Prosecutors highlighted the serious nature of the case, noting that the incident was captured on CCTV.
- Diaw has filed a civil lawsuit against Brown for £12 million in damages due to the injuries sustained.
"We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Chris Brown with one count of grievous bodily harm, contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861."— Adele Kelly, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, regarding the charge against Chris Brown.
A wild rescue kitten left blind in both eyes by illness has won over the Hastings SPCA, as they now look for support to fund “life or death surgery.”
🔗 'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kitten
The Kiwi was denied any chance to better his first timed lap, and missed out by 0.123s.
🔗 'Tough one to swallow': Lawson robbed by red flag, qualifies 16th in Imola
The former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.
🔗 Andrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaign
Police investigating the death of slain teenager Kaea Karauria say rumours the whānau and victim have gang affiliations are damaging and untrue.
🔗 Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'dangerous' and untrue - police
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.
🔗 'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
James Comey has long had a contentious relationship with Trump.
🔗 Fmr FBI director under investigation for 'threat' to Trump on social media
#ANALYSIS | Plans come at an unfortunate time, with the Opposition protesting pay equity changes.
The coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Māori, Waitangi Tribunal said.
🔗 Tribunal calls for Govt to immediately halt Regulatory Standards Bill
The optical nerve of Rushdie's eye was severed in the 2022 attack.
🔗 Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Key FactsMan Who Attacked Salman Rushdie Sentenced to 25 Years
22h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the attack on Salman Rushdie.
- Rushdie, who has faced death threats since the publication of 'The Satanic Verses,' sustained severe injuries during the incident.
- The district attorney reported that Rushdie is traumatized and experiences nightmares following the attack.
- Matar also faces federal charges accusing him of attacking Rushdie as an act of terrorism.
He's traumatized. He has nightmares about what he experienced.— Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said after the sentencing hearing, referring to what Rushdie suffered.
An “urgent marine crisis” could see crayfish from Northland’s east coast off the menu for at least three years.
🔗 'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
All the action as Moana Pasifika host the Blues at North Harbour Stadium.
🔗 Moana Pasifika v Blues
The studio is home to The Hobbit and King Kong.
🔗 Nicola Willis announces $577m film investment at Peter Jackson’s film studio
'I know what this is about', Taiawa Harawira said when police came to arrest him.
🔗 Youth worker and brother of ex-MP found guilty of historical child sexual abuse
Follow the action as the Warriors visit the Dolphins in Brisbane.
🔗 Warriors seek fifth consecutive win against Dolphins in Brisbane
“Dr Grace Kwan” opens up about her magical home and that feud with Dame Susan Devoy.
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Vaughan Elliot Subritzky has been jailed for the stabbing of a police officer.
🔗 'Longstanding antipathy': Man stabbed cop in the head so hard the knife broke
Northwest gusts up to 120km/h are expected in Wellington, Marlborough and Canterbury.
🔗 Weather onslaught: Rain, wind, thunderstorm warnings for North and South Islands
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
🔗 Auckland Writers Festival special: Duncan Sarkies writes about democracy ... and alpacas
Superstar jockey Warren Kennedy turns black type race on its head at Ellerslie
🔗 Do You Just starts the corks popping with Ellerslie stroll - NZ Herald
Police are investigating a devastating blaze that killed two firefighters and a member of the public at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, England.
🔗 Three dead, including two firefighters, in blaze at former RAF base
New York Times: Such a demanding job can be good for the brain and body.
🔗 The surprising health benefits of becoming Pope
Follow the action as the Black Ferns take on Canada in Christchurch.
🔗 Black Ferns meet Canada in Pacific Four clash
Expert concerned about the quality of Healthy Homes assessments due to self-assessment and lack of certification.
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Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
🔗 Afternoon quiz: In August 2022, what happened to author Salman Rushdie?
Te Atatū’s Peninsula Primary School went into lockdown this morning with police on the grounds and parents told to stay away.
🔗 Auckland primary school in lockdown, police on scene
#OPINION | NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it. #HeraldPremium
A quick-thinking South Auckland sergeant with even quicker feet managed to catch up to a group of youths as they tried to flee with stolen goods.
🔗 Fleet-footed sergeant thwarts South Auckland mall theft
Yoon Suk Yeol has urged support for People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo on Facebook.
🔗 South Korea’s ex-President quits party amid election turmoil
The rebuild marks a major boost for local jobs and NZ's rail industry.
🔗 Peters and Jones reopen $127m railway workshops amid protests and political jabs
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
🔗 Auckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novel
It is a significant setback for the US President's tax and spending policies.
🔗 Trump's domestic agenda hangs in balance as key vote fails
Ultra-trail running coach Cathy Duffy has had to change how she thinks about exercise.
🔗 Function over looks: What women should focus on when exercising as they get older
Stand Tū Māia has helped 30,000 children in 12 years nationwide.
🔗 How a boy stood down on day 4 at primary school turned his life around
Craving something sweet, spicy and savoury? This is the ideal meal.
🔗 Quick and tasty Kung Pao chicken recipe for busy weeknights
The crash involved three riders from a group of 12, all aged over 50.
🔗 'Like riding on marbles': Motorcyclists blame loose gravel for crash
He told the judge his business would be “ruined permanently”, there would be no client base and “nothing left to sell”.
🔗 ‘Dagger through my heart’: JP linked to $1.8m scam unmasked after failed secrecy bid
Construction business erected one of NZ's most complex buildings at the university campus.
🔗 $10m-plus supreme Master Builders' commercial prize to LT McGuinness
Spark has confirmed it is close to another major outsourcing deal - this time affecting its networking and operations team - but won’t confirm the number of ... Show more
Andy Coster says his agency will not manage the new social investment fund for long.
🔗 'Disruptive' change: Andy Coster’s new role in reshaping social sector funding
OPINION: Density done well, speed rules, new road layouts and writers come to town.
🔗 Simon Wilson: How dense is your love? Confronting the Auckland housing crisis
No one knew about their marriage until after they'd conned the Government agency.
🔗 The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m
Trump has said 'nothing's going to happen' until he meets Putin face-to-face.
🔗 Ukraine war talks yield POW swap, but no truce
Family wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia.
🔗 'Bittersweet' departure from mouldy home for mother whose baby died at the property
Introducing a door charge is 'absolutely not' an option.
🔗 'I’m burned out': One-of-a-kind museum needs funding for next phase
The limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.
🔗 Speed limit to increase on Napier-Taupō state highway next week
'Money mule' was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted after threatening to blow the whistle. #HeraldPremium
#REVIEW | "Pure Mature was an experience unlike any other, the type of show that is going to become legendary in years to come."
The launch passengers were rescued on May 16 near Mōtītī Island after the boat hit rocks.
🔗 Private launch sinks near Mōtītī Island
The last apartment in the $300m development is now seeking $17m.
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Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’. #HeraldPremium