Articles by Samuel Sherry
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Politics
Another senior Greens staffer's exit deepens party’s term of upheaval
Friday, 10 October 2025, 6:47pmThe Green Party’s director of communications, Louis Day, has resigned just weeks after its now-former chief of staff, Eliza...
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National
'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt Ruapehu
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 7:06amA 13-year-old Ōamaru boy whose dream was to become a ski medic will have to use a wheelchair for at least a year after a...
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National
Wild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South Islands
Saturday, 4 October 2025, 8:18amThunderstorms and showers are expected across New Zealand with gusts of up to 90km/h in some places. The wet weather from...
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Auckland
Dramatic details revealed after SUV filmed slamming into getaway car during Auckland robbery
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 2:20pmDetails have emerged of a dramatic Auckland robbery in which an SUV was filmed smashing into a getaway car. Police allege...
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Crime
Mt Eden boarding house owners fined $27.5k over mouldy ceilings, makeshift bedrooms
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 1:20pmAn Auckland boarding house operator has been fined nearly $27,500 for multiple breaches over the unsafe and unhealthy state...
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National
Teen caught up in LynnMall terror attack honoured for bravery
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 8:53pmA security guard, who was on his second day of the job, is among a group being recognised for their bravery during the 2021...
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National
Firefighters to strike after pay offer rejected by 99% of union
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 4:01pmFirefighters across New Zealand are set to strike this month over a dispute about pay and conditions. The New Zealand Professional...
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Sport
Severe weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threat
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 4:12pmSevere weather is predicted for most of New Zealand from today and could impact the All Blacks test against the Wallabies...
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National
Second Kiwi held in US immigration detention centre, MFAT providing assistance
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 2:09pmA second New Zealander has been detained in a United States immigration detention facility since August. In a statement to...
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National
North Island braces for icy night as temps drop to 6C
Friday, 19 September 2025, 7:15amUnseasonably cold temperatures are expected for much of the North Island, with the mercury sinking as low as 6C in Auckland...
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National
Severe winds and flooding hit South Island as roads shut, truck rolls
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 4:12pmSevere weather has caused chaos across New Zealand, with high winds and flooding battering parts of the country. Orange wind...
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National
Three inmates charged after Auckland jail prisoner attack
Monday, 15 September 2025, 1:46pmThree inmates have been charged over a serious assault at Auckland Prison which left another prisoner with critical injuries. The...
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National
Priests chain themselves to Nicola Willis' office - plan to stay all night
Monday, 15 September 2025, 1:11pmChristian priests are planning to protest all night at Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ Wellington office as they call on...
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National
Uber drivers to strike for 24 hours on September 13 over pay and conditions
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:49pmUber drivers are planning a 24-hour strike across New Zealand over pay and working conditions. The strike will go from midnight...
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National
Police consider legal action over leaked Tom Phillips audio
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 9:00pmPolice staff have been told to investigate taking legal action over the use by a media outlet of police radio communications...
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National
Harbour bridge may close at rush hour as 90km/h winds hit Auckland
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 1:45pmThe Auckland Harbour Bridge might close during rush hour this evening. NZ Transport Authority said strong winds are expected...
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National
Police respond to incident in Lower Hutt, public urged to avoid area
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:20pmPolice have asked the public to avoid part of Lower Hutt while they respond to an incident. People are advised to avoid the...
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National
'Herding cars': Farmer praised for helping motorists after crash
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 2:52pmA Wānaka farmer has been praised for letting hundreds of vehicles drive through his paddock after a serious crash. Five people...
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National
Aurora Australis may be visible as far north as Auckland tonight
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:15pmAurora Australis could be visible tonight as far north as Auckland. The Te Whatu Stardome, New Zealand’s largest planetarium...
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Wellington
A big mis-steak: Three arrested in Wellington with car full of shoplifted meat
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 1:54pmThree people have been arrested in Wellington after being stopped by police with a car full of allegedly shoplifted meat. About...
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Education
NZ language learning at crisis point; call for compulsory classes
Monday, 1 September 2025, 9:20amLanguage learning is at “crisis point” in New Zealand and should be compulsory for students from years seven to 10, according...
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National
Krispy Kreme store accused of endangering local cats
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 1:48pmA rescue charity has accused a Krispy Kreme store of endangering local cats by tampering with their food. Awhi Mai Cat Rescue...
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National
Man banned from owning horses after animal welfare breaches found
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 3:54pmA man has been banned from owning horses for three years after his 12 horses were found to be underfed and living in poor...
