Janhavi Gosavi

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Hutt Valley woman Margaret Biggs dies of brain bleeds two weeks after home invasion

Hutt Valley woman Margaret Biggs dies of brain bleeds two weeks after home invasion

The woman's relatives fear the trauma of the home invasion caused her death.

Aug 17 26August 17, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Wellington cycleway vandalism: CCTV shows pedestrian leaving trail of destruction

Wellington cycleway vandalism: CCTV shows pedestrian leaving trail of destruction

Despite NZTA capturing a "decent" image of the person's face, no arrests have been made.

Aug 14 26August 14, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Wellington residents protest building ’exceptionally ugly’ cell tower next to historical church

Wellington residents protest building ’exceptionally ugly’ cell tower next to historical church

Residents say they proposed a less "offensive" site nearby for the tower, to no avail.

Aug 13 26August 13, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Woman almost crushed by falling tree says bank it sits on is ‘a disaster waiting to happen’

Woman almost crushed by falling tree says bank it sits on is ‘a disaster waiting to happen’

The Wellington woman said the bank the tree sits on has had major slips over the years.

Aug 11 26August 11, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Tributes pour in after sudden death of Titirangi community stalwart Rob Teina

Tributes pour in after sudden death of Titirangi community stalwart Rob Teina

Rob Teina was widely known in the West Auckland sports scene and ran a plumbing business.

Aug 09 26August 09, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Wellington waterfront drowning inquest: Council knew of safety risks before Isaac Levings’ death

Wellington waterfront drowning inquest: Council knew of safety risks before Isaac Levings’ death

An earlier report said lighting could improve safety but might ruin nighttime views.

Aug 04 26August 04, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Why did prominent sports star on assault charge get to avoid media outside court?

Why did prominent sports star on assault charge get to avoid media outside court?

A sportsman who recently appeared in court evaded media by entering through a back door.

Aug 04 26August 04, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Coroner’s inquest begins into death of primary school teacher Isaac Levings in Wellington Harbour

Coroner’s inquest begins into death of primary school teacher Isaac Levings in Wellington Harbour

CCTV captured Isaac Levings’ final 14 minutes before he fell into the harbour.

Aug 03 26August 03, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Prominent sportsman appears in Wellington court after being bitten by police dog

Prominent sportsman appears in Wellington court after being bitten by police dog

The sports star faces multiple charges including assault with intent to injure.

Jul 27 26July 27, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Parents believe now-anorexic child’s obesity misdiagnosis triggered eating disorder

Parents believe now-anorexic child’s obesity misdiagnosis triggered eating disorder

Notes from the boy's GP question if the incorrect "obesity diagnosis" impacted him.

Jul 26 26July 26, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Surrogate, prospective parents say compensation and lengthy process driving surrogacy shortage

Surrogate, prospective parents say compensation and lengthy process driving surrogacy shortage

Many hopeful parents must resort to informal social media pages to find a surrogate.

Jul 26 26July 26, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Petition launched to keep Children’s Commissioner Claire Achmad in role after she was not reappointed

Petition launched to keep Children’s Commissioner Claire Achmad in role after she was not reappointed

Claire Achmad was originally made a Children's Commissioner in 2023 for a 5-year term.

Jul 23 26July 23, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Porirua parents win fight with council over playground fence being removed

Porirua parents win fight with council over playground fence being removed

Anita Baker signed a petition organised by parents because she was 'freaking angry'.

Jul 23 26July 23, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Religious paintings stolen from altar of St Peter’s Church in Wellington

Religious paintings stolen from altar of St Peter’s Church in Wellington

St Peter's on Willis will close for a day of mourning if the paintings aren’t returned.

Jul 23 26July 23, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Prominent Masterton businesswoman, Willow Shoes founder Georgie Falloon, dies of cancer

Prominent Masterton businesswoman, Willow Shoes founder Georgie Falloon, dies of cancer

Entrepreneur Georgina Falloon founded Willow Shoes for Long Feet in 2000.

Jul 22 26July 22, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Pregnant surrogate explains what it’s like to grow someone else’s baby

Pregnant surrogate explains what it’s like to grow someone else’s baby

I’ve got someone else’s baby growing in me – it’s mine for now but it’s not mine forever.

Jul 17 26July 17, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Mum finds mould in sealed Keri juice from McDonald’s Happy Meal before son drinks it

Mum finds mould in sealed Keri juice from McDonald’s Happy Meal before son drinks it

"I noticed a strong foul smell, and what appeared to be a large mould-like clump."

Jul 13 26July 13, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Transmission Gully northbound lanes closed due to flaming car

Transmission Gully northbound lanes closed due to flaming car

Emergency services were notified about the car fire after 8.20am.

Jul 13 26July 13, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Looksmaxxer Connor Murphy’s friends claims he was injecting liquid gold before he died

Looksmaxxer Connor Murphy’s friends claims he was injecting liquid gold before he died

A friend of the influencer's said he believed ingesting gold would give him 'superpowers'.

Jul 11 26July 11, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

Flooded SH1 section near Kaikōura on track to reopen next week if weather holds

Flooded SH1 section near Kaikōura on track to reopen next week if weather holds

Crews have cleared rocks and vegetation that fell on to the road during a slip.

Jul 11 26July 11, 2026

Article at The New Zealand Herald

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