Ellerslie races abandoned as new track woes continue

The main factor in the decision should become clearer after more inspections on Sunday.

Mosques across NZ asked to take security precautions after Sydney stabbings: ‘We need to be very careful’

An email to 94 mosques across NZ was sent this morning.

Hamilton care worker steals elderly woman’s life savings in spending spree

One of the victims has since died, while the other won't get all her money back.

Whanganui’s Regional Museum attracts international visitors

Whanganui’s Regional Museum is a treasure house well worth visiting.

Tairua skate park opens after 30 years of discussion and controversy

The controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.

Why looking after your grandchildren is good for your brain – and more effective than Sudoku

Plus, a guide to how to handle the generational gap.

What we know so far about the Sydney mall attack

Six people have been killed in a stabbing.

Iwi court process wins support of Courts Minister Nicole McKee

Courts Minister Nicole McKee reveals she's in favour of Te Ao Mārama framework

Weather: Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula

Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.

Watch: US Mother releases video of carer abusing her autistic son

The aide was allegedly videoed assaulting a student who has autism.

Newshub presenter shock: Samantha Hayes, Mike McRoberts and staff learn of closure

'We all loved doing the news and all the Newshub staff would love to keep doing that.'

Mongrel Mob boss hit: Daniel Eliu shot six times at point-blank range by patched Head Hunter in ‘targeted’ murder

Daniel Eliu was shot six times at point-blank range - including four in the back.

Timaru cyclist killed in house bus collision - Coroner hears details of driver’s sight issues and ‘very poor’ police actions

Coroner examines death of man whose bike was struck by a house bus near Timaru

TVNZ, Newshub job cuts - Media and Communications Minister Melissa Lee: ‘I’m not a magician’

TVNZ boss: 'We do need to move forward with this difficult but necessary proposal.'

Tauranga’s Edgecumbe House boarding establishment ordered by Tenancy Tribunal to pay $37k

Edgecumbe House did not comply with healthy homes rules and a range of other regulations.

Iran’s foreign minister accuses US of giving Israel ‘green light’ to attack consulate in Syria

Iran has accused the US of allowing Israel to strike a consulate building in Syria.

Parnell lodge fire: Duo who own backpackers’ accommodation own several other motels

The pair owned nine motels when they spoke to the Herald in 2022.

Mozambique ferry accident leaves more than 90 people dead, local media say

The overcrowded boat was carrying 130 people and many of those who drowned were children.

Police pay: Senior gang leader backs payrise for frontline officers

Denis O’Reilly opens up on his fears should police not receive significant pay rise.

Israel-Hamas war: UK legal experts join calls to stop arms sales to Israel

Britain is only one of Israel’s allies that has come under pressure to stop the war.

Basketball: Player payments double for Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa

New Zealand’s women’s basketball league has announced a raft of changes.