Sport
Knockout win earns Waikato fighter One Championship contract
Titus Proctor has secured a spot on One Championship's main roster.
Latest from Thailand
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
US sailors descend upon Thai resort town of Pattaya after months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived after a controversial deployment in the Middle East.
'In the boom again': Global pilot demand opens export opportunity for NZAero
Export production returns for Hamilton-made acrobat aircraft as training demand surges.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, August 21, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, August 21, 2026. Fabian Holland surprise inclusion, Luxon welcomes Thai counterpart, 9000+ number plates scanned in fine-chasing operation.
The world’s best family destinations, and your top tips for what to do there
Another category win for one NZ destination, but which Pacific island took second place?
Rising Australian teen golfer dies after brain haemorrhage
She collapsed in Bangkok before the KLPGA Tour qualifying tournament.
The world's best foodie destinations, as voted by you
Including some surprise New Zealand inclusions ...
Former Thai MP arrested after alleged shooting of local official
The arrest came days after a school shooting in the same region.
Thailand school shooting death toll rises to eight
More than 30 people were injured, with 14 still in hospital.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, August 8, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Changes to the parent resident visa, warning over housing market and Thailand shooting allegedly well-planned | Saturday, August 8, 2026
'We just ran': Thai students recall panic as school shooter approached
The suspect first killed his grandparents at home with the same gun.
Teen suspect kills grandparents, then at least six at Thailand school
The shooting occurred at a high school in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok.
Shaved, no beds, 20 to cell: Six days inside Kiwi teen's Thai jail nightmare
18-year-old Loukas Rainger was detained in Surat Thani Prison after surprise arrest.
Where is it illegal to own a vape? Laws that can land Kiwis in foreign jails
From posing for photos to going shirtless, legal pitfalls can await travelling Kiwis.
'Deportation best scenario': Kiwi teen released on bail after days in Thai jail
The 18-year-old was on his first overseas trip when he was detained last week.
18-year-old Kiwi detained in Thai jail over wristwatch, bail release on cards
An arrest warrant was issued for Loukas Rainger after he picked up a watch at an airport.
Bangkok bar in deadly fire lacked basic safety measures, expert says
The death toll from the blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao restaurant has risen to 30.
27 die after fire tears through popular venue in Bangkok bar district
Unconfirmed reports say nine men and 18 women were victims of the blaze.
Bar fire in Thailand kills 27 people
A bar fire in a popular venue in a Lad Prao neighbourhood brewery has reportedly killed 27 people and injured scores more.
'Going for a swim today': New details emerge in Thai teen murder case
She weighed 40kg, he weighed 100. He claims he murdered her in 'self-defence'.
'I want him executed': Parents of Thai girl found dead in suitcase give emotional interview
Family of the teen have called for Australian man Simon Carman to get the death penalty.
‘Feel bad’: Aussie man's claim after Thai teen murder charge
The body of a teenage girl was found stuffed in a suitcase.
Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old's body found in suitcase
Simon Carman, 45, was stopped at Bangkok Airport while boarding a Perth flight.
Thai Princess dead at 47 after three years in hospital
Princess Bha was the only child from the king’s first marriage.