Young people take to the roof of Auckland youth justice facility
A group of youths has climbed onto the roof of a youth justice facility in Auckland. A police…
Otago student entwined in $4m drug bust
A Dunedin duo became entwined in a crime syndicate’s importation of at least $4m of party drugs, a court has heard. Anthony…
Red wind warning as ‘damaging’ 140km/h gusts loom
MetService has upgraded its watches and warnings this morning, issuing a red level wind warning for Coromandel Peninsula…
Car makes ‘mess’ of West Auckland takeaway interior
A car drove into Ming Xing Fast Food takeaway outlet in Glendene, West Auckland. Photo: Supplied A car…
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel – as it happened | US-Israel war on Iran
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Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory
Photo: Google Maps Talley’s is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff.…
Loaded gun, nangs and balloons in car pulled over for speeding
Two people were arrested after a vehicle pulled over for speeding was searched in Auckland, leading to the…
Supercars confirms revised ITM Taupō Super 440 schedule – Supercars
Supercars confirms revised ITM Taupō Super 440 schedule SupercarsWeather: First impacts could be felt Saturday morning as Cyclone Vaianu…
Auckland dentist censured after self-prescribing fentanyl to feed his growing habit
First published on The tribunal found the dentist had put his patients at risk through his drug use.…
Early childhood teacher drank from hidden bottle of cider
An early childhood teacher came to work still feeling the effects of alcohol after drinking two litres of…
Whanganui residents nostalgic over demolition of much-loved landmark
Whanganui residents are preparing to farewell a much-loved local landmark before its demolition – Liffiton Castle. By Robin…
High-flying Otago academic entwined in $4m drug bust
A Dunedin duo — featuring a high-flying academic — became entwined in a crime syndicate’s importation of at least $4m of party drugs, a…