Crash brings down light pole on Andersons Bay Rd
A car has crashed into a lamppost in South Dunedin, bringing the pole down and leaving the vehicle…
Northland man Gavan Hogg faces five charges over alleged child sexual abuse material
Johnson said the charges related to alleged child sexual abuse material. Hogg was located in the Waipapa area…
Wellington City councillors vote yes on super-merger proposal
Wellington city councillors have unanimously agreed to submit a super-merger proposal to the government this weekend. Councillors expressed…
Official City Rail Link opening date: all you need to know
Auckland’s long-awaited City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on the second Sunday of September 2026. New…
Rubbish collectors help woman in Italy find $2m lottery ticket
Rubbish collectors have helped a woman in Italy retrieve her winning €1m (NZ$2 million) lottery ticket after it…
Hamilton teen Raven Taoho avoids prison after smash-and-grab spree
Judge Cocurullo jailed Kingi for three years, Nusipepa for two years and 10 months and Hohepa-Strickland for two…
MSD drops emergency housing reduction target from manager KPIs
The Government has removed a performance measure that assessed Ministry of Social Development managers against emergency housing targets,…
Men ‘barking’ behind the goalposts – U14 rugby team banned
A team of Tokoroa high schoolers have been disqualified from their rugby competition after a match that allegedly…
Temperatures plunge to near-record levels as cold snap digs in
Taumarunui has recorded its second coldest temperature since records began there in 2007, as a cold snap that…
Emails reveal police director’s concerns over McSkimming complaints
A series of emails from the police’s director of integrity and conduct have been released revealing the extent…
Inland Revenue targets horticulture sector over ‘concerning’ tax practices
Inland Revenue (IR) has issued a warning to the horticulture sector over a number of tax practices it…
All Blacks: George Bridge engaged to long-term partner Evie Burdon
“Finnalllllllllyyyy,” Dagg said. “So happy for you guys big congrats from the Dagg’s [sic].” Former All Blacks player…