Home / New ZealandNZ Herald15 Aug, 2026 01:47 AMQuick ReadNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, August 15, 2026. Wildfires spread across Europe. inquiries are ongoing after a dog attack has left a young child dead in Aranui.Two people have died after a car and motorcycle crashed in Rotorua.Police were called to the serious crash near the intersection of Te Ngae Rd and Rotokawa Rd in Ōwhata about 9.40pm last night.The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were found dead at the scene, police said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.