Smoke billows as crews fight fire at Masterton pub
A fire at a Masterton pub has sent smoke billowing into the sky this morning. Fire crews were…
‘Intense’: Taranaki rattled by 5.3 early morning earthquake
A “strong” magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattled Taranaki in the early hours of this morning. According to GeoNet, the…
Former cop and Muay Thai fighter Haimona Tamati-Te Paki stripped of sportsperson award after stealing from pensioner
The Police Sport National Committee yesterday announced the decision to retract his award. “This is disappointing for our…
Weekend weather: Temperatures plunge as cold snap sweeps country
Friday’s warmer temperatures will drop to the low teens today for much of the east coast, particularly in…
‘I’ll do this till I drop’: Artist Liz Maw on renting, working hard and feeling lucky
In the latest in our series about Kiwis in the second half of life, we talk to Liz…
Taranaki earthquake: Strong magnitude 5.3 quake strikes near New Plymouth
One person said it was the “worst l ever felt in my 78 years”, while another wrote: “Might…
New Zealand Cup Week is back at Riccarton Park. Be there!
New Zealand Cup Week at Riccarton Park returns Saturday 7, Wednesday 11 and Saturday 14 November 2026 and…
Rotorua triple homicide: Man charged with assault bailed
A man charged with assault in relation to a triple homicide in Rotorua has been granted bail. Emergency…
Tanaka helps Japan set up final showdown with New Zealand
Ao Tanaka played 79 minutes as Japan booked their place in the Kirin Cup final with a penalty…
MPs fondly recall being ‘booted out’ by Adrian Rurawhe
Being booted out by former Speaker of the House of Representatives Adrian Rurawhe has now become a fond…
New Zealand’s Lyttelton Port reports 19 per cent jump in FY2026 profit
New Zealand’s Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) reported revenue of NZ$226 million (US$127 million) for the financial year ended…
Queens Gardens crash leaves one injured
Traffic management is in place following a crash at Queens Gardens in Dunedin tonight. A police spokeswoman said they…