Articles by Dana Johannsen, NZ Herald
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Science
What NZ could tell us about life on Mars
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 3:57pmNew Zealand’s world-famous hot springs could help answer one of science’s biggest questions - was there ever life on Mars? There’s...
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National
'Desperately trying to find her': Sister's plea in search for missing West Auckland woman
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 2:21pmA sister of missing Te Atatū woman Monica Reid is appealing for people to keep an eye out for her as a major police search...
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Crime
Three people injured after being hit by car in Ponsonby, man arrested
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 9:48amA man has been charged after allegedly driving his car into a group of people in Ponsonby. Police said they were called to...
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National
Man charged with murder after death of Baby Mustafa
Friday, 14 June 2024, 3:48pmPolice have charged a man with murder after the death of baby Mustafa Ali. Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley said a...
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Business
Food price inflation running out of steam in latest stats
Friday, 14 June 2024, 12:23pmFood price inflation has slowed, rising overall by 0.2 per cent in the year to May 31, with fruit and vegetable prices falling...
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Politics
Govt pledges $90m to improve facilities of specialist schools
Friday, 14 June 2024, 9:44amThe Government has announced $90m of funding to help improve the facilities of specialist schools and satellite classrooms. Finance...
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National
Police examine car as serious incident closes road in Massey
Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:39amEmergency services are at the scene of a serious incident on Moire Rd in the West Auckland suburb of Massey. Police arrived...
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National
'Now he's gone': Mother of baby Mustafa breaks silence over son's tragic death
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:56pmThe mother of baby Mustafa Ali, who died after suffering “violent, blunt-force trauma” at the home he shared with his parents,...
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Crime
Alleged serial shoplifter facing 26 charges
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 4:23pmA man has been arrested and charged in relation to a series of shoplifting and burglaries at the same Auckland supermarket. The...
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World
Death row inmate's eerie final words before execution
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 3:40pmA death row inmate in the US who was found guilty of killing his former lover and her husband in a fit of rage had a chilling...
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National
Baby Mustafa farewelled as homicide investigation continues
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 1:26pmBaby Mustafa’s funeral has taken place today in Te Kūiti. An initial examination showed the 10-month-old suffered violent,...
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Sport
Black Caps strike early in must-win T20 World Cup showdown against West Indies
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 1:08pmLive updates of the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup pool match between the Black Caps and the West Indies. (function(n){function...
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National
West Auckland homicide: Police comb Massey property as accused murderer appears in court
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 12:36pmPolice and forensic teams investigating a homicide were carrying out scene examination at a West Auckland property on Wednesday...
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National
Police officer run down, driver shot during search warrant, manhunt under way
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 11:55amA police officer has been struck by a vehicle and the driver shot at by police during a search warrant execution in Āwhitu...
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National
Heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, storm to hit Auckland late afternoon
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 10:26amShowers have already begun in what is expected to be two days of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms for the top half of...
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National
Baby Mustafa’s mum set to break her silence at funeral today
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 10:00am- Baby Mustafa’s funeral is taking place this morning in Te Kūiti. - His mother is set to speak for the first time since...
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Sport
Watch: Baseball pitch invader tasered after backflip
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:38amA pitch invader at a baseball game was tasered by police after running onto the field during a Cincinnati Reds home game. The...
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National
'I was trying to save him': Young dad admits unintentionally injuring baby who later died
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 4:01pmThe young father of a 10-month-old baby who died a violent death in Te Kūiti says he may have caused some of the injuries...
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National
22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 2:26pmThe top of the North Island is in for 20 hours of rain and thunderstorms as tropically-fuelled disturbance sparks days of...
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Crime
Manhunt under way after large cannabis operation worth $600,000 found
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 2:20pmA large cannabis operation has been found in a suburb in South Auckland - with a street value of up to $600,000. Counties...
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Crime
Scene examination at Massey property in homicide investigation
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 1:42pmPolice and forensic teams investigating a homicide are carrying out a scene examination at a West Auckland property after...
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Business
Travel stats show tourist arrivals up but still below pre-Covid rates
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 12:52pmOverseas visitor arrival numbers were up slightly in April compared to a year before but still short of pre-pandemic levels. Stats...
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Entertainment
'Too handsy': Kevin Spacey's shock interview confession
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9:25amKevin Spacey has confessed to being “too handsy” with people in the past during a sit down interview with British journalist...
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National
‘Remain vigilant’, Auckland University tells students after meningococcal case
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9:01amThe University of Auckland is reminding students to remain vigilant about the risk of meningococcal disease after a student...