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Auckland driver fears crash after bike stunt riders swarm traffic

3 May 2026 at 08:35
Dashcam video shows riders running red lights and mounting the footpath.

Dashcam footage shows a pack of bike riders blocking traffic on an busy East Auckland road. Photo / B. Aziz

Dashcam footage shows a pack of bike riders blocking traffic on an busy East Auckland road. Photo / B. Aziz

Dashcam footage shows a pack of bike riders blocking traffic on an busy East Auckland road. Photo / B. Aziz

Dashcam footage shows a pack of bike riders blocking traffic on an busy East Auckland road. Photo / B. Aziz

Man, 32, charged with murder of three family members in Sydney home

3 May 2026 at 08:10
Police believe multiple weapons were used in the grisly attack.

Superintendent Grant Healey said police were confronted with a “very grisly crime scene”. Photo / NewsWire, Damian Shaw

Superintendent Grant Healey said police were confronted with a “very grisly crime scene”. Photo / NewsWire, Damian Shaw

Superintendent Grant Healey said police were confronted with a “very grisly crime scene”. Photo / NewsWire, Damian Shaw

Superintendent Grant Healey said police were confronted with a “very grisly crime scene”. Photo / NewsWire, Damian Shaw

Auckland man avoids conviction for allowing teen sex work at his Kohimarama home

3 May 2026 at 07:00
The judge called the case 'very unique and unusual' for such an unsavoury-sounding charge.

A man who pleaded guilty to helping a 16-year-old engage in sex work out of his home has been granted a discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression.

A man who pleaded guilty to helping a 16-year-old engage in sex work out of his home has been granted a discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression.

A man who pleaded guilty to helping a 16-year-old engage in sex work out of his home has been granted a discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression.

A man who pleaded guilty to helping a 16-year-old engage in sex work out of his home has been granted a discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression.

Freemans Bay birthday party chaos as Tesla Uber ploughs into house

3 May 2026 at 06:27
The car slammed into a downstairs bedroom left empty only moments before.

"We were inside celebrating and the house just shook like an earthquake," a flatmate said.

"We were inside celebrating and the house just shook like an earthquake," a flatmate said.

"We were inside celebrating and the house just shook like an earthquake," a flatmate said.

"We were inside celebrating and the house just shook like an earthquake," a flatmate said.

When are you legally separated if you still live together in the same house? - The Ex-Files by Jeremy Sutton

3 May 2026 at 00:00
OPINION: My wife says we are separated but we are still living together.

How to know if you are separated if you are still living together.

How to know if you are separated if you are still living together.

How to know if you are separated if you are still living together.

How to know if you are separated if you are still living together.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says PM Christopher Luxon a dog with ‘two tails wagging’ him

3 May 2026 at 00:39
Brown suggested a coalition between National and Labour would be best for NZ's future.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown at the Auckland City Deal signing. Photo / Michael Craig

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown at the Auckland City Deal signing. Photo / Michael Craig

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown at the Auckland City Deal signing. Photo / Michael Craig

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown at the Auckland City Deal signing. Photo / Michael Craig

Maiki Sherman’s behaviour is damaging TVNZ’s credibility – Heather du Plessis-Allan

2 May 2026 at 17:00
OPINION: Maiki Sherman faces scrutiny over repeated complaints about her conduct.

Controversy around Maiki Sherman's behaviour risks undermining TVNZ's credibility ahead of the election, Heather du Plessis-Allan writes. Photo / NZ Herald composite

Controversy around Maiki Sherman's behaviour risks undermining TVNZ's credibility ahead of the election, Heather du Plessis-Allan writes. Photo / NZ Herald composite

Controversy around Maiki Sherman's behaviour risks undermining TVNZ's credibility ahead of the election, Heather du Plessis-Allan writes. Photo / NZ Herald composite

Controversy around Maiki Sherman's behaviour risks undermining TVNZ's credibility ahead of the election, Heather du Plessis-Allan writes. Photo / NZ Herald composite

Formula 1: Liam Lawson improves in Miami Grand Prix qualifying, to start 12th

2 May 2026 at 21:06
The Kiwi was 0.429s shy of a top 10 start, but comfortably beat his teammate.

Liam Lawson in qualifying for Formula One's Miami Grand Prix. Photo / Red Bull

Liam Lawson in qualifying for Formula One's Miami Grand Prix. Photo / Red Bull

Liam Lawson in qualifying for Formula One's Miami Grand Prix. Photo / Red Bull

Liam Lawson in qualifying for Formula One's Miami Grand Prix. Photo / Red Bull

Christchurch road rage: Two men charged after serious assault

2 May 2026 at 20:43
The alleged assault happened at the intersection of Burwood Rd and QEII Drive last night.

Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Rd and Queen Elizabeth II Drive around 7pm last night after a man was found injured on the road.

Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Rd and Queen Elizabeth II Drive around 7pm last night after a man was found injured on the road.

Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Rd and Queen Elizabeth II Drive around 7pm last night after a man was found injured on the road.

Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Rd and Queen Elizabeth II Drive around 7pm last night after a man was found injured on the road.

Richlist Nakhle family court battle: Matriarch accuses son of $40m misappropriation over racehorse empire

2 May 2026 at 17:00
A judge questioned how the son could 'magic up' $7.5m to buy bank debt.

Henriette Nakhle (left) and son Daniel Nakhle are involved in a legal feud amid allegations millions of dollars have been 'misappropriated' from the family's businesses. Composite images / Herald graphic

Henriette Nakhle (left) and son Daniel Nakhle are involved in a legal feud amid allegations millions of dollars have been 'misappropriated' from the family's businesses. Composite images / Herald graphic

Henriette Nakhle (left) and son Daniel Nakhle are involved in a legal feud amid allegations millions of dollars have been 'misappropriated' from the family's businesses. Composite images / Herald graphic

Henriette Nakhle (left) and son Daniel Nakhle are involved in a legal feud amid allegations millions of dollars have been 'misappropriated' from the family's businesses. Composite images / Herald graphic

Taupō couple lose life savings in a ‘callous’ scam by friend Petronella Laatz

2 May 2026 at 17:00
The immigrant couple said they took their friend at her word, and lost their life savings.

Carlien and Carel Mienie, who work on a dairy farm near Taupō, lost their "life savings" after being duped into handing over nearly $165,000 to a longstanding friend who approached them with a "business opportunity". Petronella Laatz has now been sentenced on a charge of obtaining by deception, over what the judge described as "callous" offending.

Carlien and Carel Mienie, who work on a dairy farm near Taupō, lost their "life savings" after being duped into handing over nearly $165,000 to a longstanding friend who approached them with a "business opportunity". Petronella Laatz has now been sentenced on a charge of obtaining by deception, over what the judge described as "callous" offending.

Carlien and Carel Mienie, who work on a dairy farm near Taupō, lost their "life savings" after being duped into handing over nearly $165,000 to a longstanding friend who approached them with a "business opportunity". Petronella Laatz has now been sentenced on a charge of obtaining by deception, over what the judge described as "callous" offending.

Carlien and Carel Mienie, who work on a dairy farm near Taupō, lost their "life savings" after being duped into handing over nearly $165,000 to a longstanding friend who approached them with a "business opportunity". Petronella Laatz has now been sentenced on a charge of obtaining by deception, over what the judge described as "callous" offending.

US company Spirit Airlines shuts down, cancelling all flights as jet fuel costs hit hard

2 May 2026 at 07:56
The spike in fuel prices was too heavy a blow for the struggling carrier.

Spirit Airlines planes at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, on April 22. Photo / Getty Images

Spirit Airlines planes at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, on April 22. Photo / Getty Images

Spirit Airlines planes at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, on April 22. Photo / Getty Images

Spirit Airlines planes at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, on April 22. Photo / Getty Images
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