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The crash scene where eight people were killed. Photo / File

Details of crash that killed 7 whānau members revealed

It was one of NZ's worst road trauma tragedies, which claimed the lives of a mother, father, their five children from Tokoroa and the driver of a car coming the other way from Wellington. Details of how the horrific crash at Atiamuri can now be revealed.

14 new cases in outbreak; breach fines increased

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield. Photo: NZ Herald

14 new cases in outbreak; breach fines increased

There are 14 new community cases of Covid-19 to report today, the Ministry of Health has revealed.

Neighbours dob in family over 'gathering'

Police have arrested a 54-year-old man following a burglary at a bakery in Greymouth. Photo: NZ...

Neighbours dob in family over 'gathering' that turned out to be Zoom party

An Auckland couple say a neighbour dobbed them in for hosting a party in their house on Saturday - but there was only the two of them in their bubble, celebrating a relative's birthday via Zoom...

Hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive man

North Shore Hospital. Photo: Waitemata DHB

Hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive man

A man who tested positive for Covid-19 spent half an hour in North Shore Hospital may have come into contact with up to 20 staff, the Waitemata DHB says.

Courts allow insurer to pay $300m compensation directly to quake-affected homeowners

Courts allow insurer to pay $300m compensation directly to quake-affected homeowners

New court rulings have confirmed insurers Southern Response can now directly contact 3000 quake-affected Canterbury homeowners about $300 million compensation owed to them.

Auckland moving to Level 3; gatherings to be 100 for Level 2

The scene at Etrusco restaurant, Moray Pl, Dunedin, in the Savoy Building. Photos by Peter McIntosh.

Auckland moving to Level 3; gatherings to be 100 for Level 2

The South Island is under Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions for at least two more weeks, but a limit on indoor gatherings will rise from 50 to 100 people.

Google boss wanted child's evacuation to NZ kept quiet

Google co-founder Larry Page secured New Zealand residency under the wealthy investor category....

Google boss wanted child's evacuation to NZ kept quiet

Government emails about billionaire Larry Page show he wanted his child's medical evacuation to New Zealand to be kept quiet.

Dunedin voices in NZTA clampdown complaint

Dunedin voices in NZTA clampdown complaint

Some Dunedin motorhome and horse truck owners have added their voices to a call for the NZTA to drop a controversial clampdown, or pay the costs itself.

Covid-positive gang member bailed despite Corrections' concerns

A Black Power gang member was granted electronically monitored bail despite opposition from Corrections.

Auckland's move to level 3 a risk, experts say

A Covid testing station in Auckland. Photo: NZ Herald

Auckland's move to level 3 a risk, experts say

Alert level 3 is being called a roll of the dice that could either eliminate Delta or send the country back into level 4.

Terminal diagnosis after surviving breast cancer

Ceramicist given terminal diagnosis after surviving breast cancer

An Auckland ceramicist who survived breast cancer three years ago has been diagnosed with brain cancer and has 10 brain tumours.

Single mum loses $200k to scammers posing as Chinese officials

Auckland single mum Wendy (pseudonym) says she didn't think this could be a scam and she was just...

Single mum loses $200k to scammers posing as Chinese officials

A single mum has to work two jobs to support her family after losing $200,000 to scammers posing as Chinese officials.

Pair caught at border with cash, boot full of KFC

Pair caught at border with cash, boot full of KFC

Police have arrested two gang associates they say were trying to get past Auckland's border on a back road with a large quantity of cash and KFC.

MIQueue: New booking system swamped by 22,000 people

A screenshot of the new MIQ booking system, launched this morning. Photo: Jonathan Brewer

MIQueue: New booking system swamped by 22,000 people

Frustration is boiling over as New Zealanders abroad desperate to get home for Christmas wait in a queue of more than 22,000 others, mere moments after the new managed isolation (MIQ) booking...

Collins filmed without mask at Queenstown cafe

National leader Judith Collins and deputy leader Shane Reti at the Queenstown cafe. Image:...

Collins filmed without mask at Queenstown cafe

National leader Judith Collins has admitted she made a mistake after being caught on video at the weekend ordering ice cream at the counter of a Queenstown café without wearing a mask.

Auckland moving down to level 3, South Is stays at 2

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Photo: NZ Herald

Auckland moving down to level 3, South Is stays at 2

Auckland will move to Covid-19 alert level 3 for two weeks from 11.59 pm tomorrow night, with the rest of New Zealand remaining at level 2.

Kiwi director wins Emmy on big night for The Crown

New Zealand director Jessica Hobbs has won an Emmy award in a big night for The Crown.

22 new Covid cases as Cabinet meets on alert level

There are 22 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today as Cabinet meets to decide on whether to lift Auckland's lockdown.

Photographer back home after months of rehab

Wedding photographer back home after months of rehabilitation following helicopter crash

A Christchurch photographer seriously injured in a wedding day helicopter crash says she hopes to reunite with the couple and document their second wedding day.

Men offering $100 vaccines in Christchurch 'not legitimate'

Men offering $100 vaccines in Christchurch 'not legitimate'

A Christchurch man is sounding the alarm about two men going door-to-door pretending to be from the Ministry of Health offering Covid vaccines for $100.

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