Fire crews ‘abused’ after rockfall closes Christchurch road
A Christchurch fire brigade says staff have been “subjected to abuse” from drivers following the forced closure of…
St Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullying
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Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions…
Wanted man armed with firearm shot by police in Hamilton
A wanted man who was armed with a shotgun is in Waikato Hospital after being shot by police…
Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island
Photo: GeoNet A moderate earthquake has struck in the upper South Island. The 4.4 magnitude quake was at…
SunLive – Tauranga teen death: Parents challenge care
Her father Gareth Hall told NZME the extremity of the scenarios he and his wife Leanne faced…
Waitangi 2026: Luxon meets with Iwi chairs at Treaty Grounds, as Ngāi Tahu returns for first time in years – NZ Herald
Waitangi 2026: Luxon meets with Iwi chairs at Treaty Grounds, as Ngāi Tahu returns for first time in…
Jill Biden’s ex-husband faces murder charge in death of his current wife
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN William Stevenson is seen in a booking photo. Photo: Supplied / New Castle…
X hits back after France summons Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe
“The Paris Public Prosecutor’s office widely publicised the raid – making clear that today’s action was an abusive…
Name suppression lifts for Napier woman accused of Marewa murder
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Television producer Alexander Breingan facing 33 charges brought by Serious Fraud Office
The SFO announced on Wednesday they had filed charges in the Auckland District Court against Alexander Breingan (file…
Aus teen on swimming for hours to save family
A 13-year-old boy is his family’s hero after swimming for hours in open ocean on Australia’s west coast…