NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

30 Apr 2026

Search

Severe weather live updates: Thunderstorms forecast to bring torrential rain and hail
A swathe of weather watches and warnings cover the top half of the North Island.

Person found dead in Devonport, police appeal for footage
Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting said a scene examination is ongoing and residents should expect a visible police presence in the area over the weekend.

Neighbourly confirms data breach affecting user information
Names, emails, GPS data and private messages were accessed in the breach.

Cocoa Prices Sink on Favorable Crop Conditions in West Africa

Ambulance crash leaves one critically injured
One person was critically injured in a crash between an ambulance and a car in Northland on Friday night

Bike left near Lake Ohau causes worry a tramper or climber might be missing
The bike was left at the Temple Campsite shelter off Lake Ohau Road, and has been there since at least 27 December.

Mystery bike left at South Island campsite for a week sparks search for owner
Police are trying to track down the owner of a bike that has been left near Lake Ohau in Twizel for several days.

PSA says the privacy breach exposes risk of cutting IT experts in public health
The PSA says the ManageMyHealth security breach highlights the risk of cutting IT experts in public health.

Paul loses WBA cruiserweight ranking after Joshua defeat
Jake Paul drops out of the WBA's cruiserweight rankings after losing his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua last month.

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US
Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

Yemen clashes bring Saudi- and UAE-backed forces into confrontation
The powerful Gulf allies back rival sides in an escalating conflict which threatens to divide Yemen.

Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire
The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.

Police wrap up examination of Bay of Plenty property where two bodies found in different houses
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson says officers found the body of a woman at the Bay of Plenty property on Thursday.

‘Lucky escape’: Vehicle rolls down steep bank near popular lookout
A driver had a lucky escape overnight when their vehicle rolled down a steep bank on Waihi Whangamata Road in Waikato.

Police seek public's help solving unexplained Devonport death
Police are appealing to the public for information about an unexplained death in Auckland's Devonport on New Year's Day.

Beneficial Growing Conditions in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

How a Snake That Eats Cobras Redefined the Meaning of ‘King’

Live: Tornado funnel seen in Paeroa, as parts of the North Island brace for severe weather
North Island braces itself as severe weather hammers parts of the east coast.

AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050?
We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050

How Hills Real Estate traders made $5.4m by flipping 71 Auckland properties
The Herald reveals gains and losses on $60m of homes flipped by Hills Real Estate traders.

Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

MP abused by trolls loses 10 stone after taking Mounjaro
MP Carolyn Harris has lost nearly 10 stone on Mounjaro, but warns others wanting to slim down.

'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news
Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.