SH33 crash: Pedestrian seriously injured as vehicle allegedly leaves scene
“Our ambulance staff treated one patient and took them to Tauranga Hospital by helicopter in a serious condition,”…
New Zealand’s property wealth won’t shield it from a global AI correction
Property-heavy balance sheets limit direct equity exposure, but insurance and pension products are losing ground to securities worldwide…
Tauranga City Council chief executive Marty Grenfell quits
Mayor Mahe Drysdale thanked Grenfell for his contributions. “We respect Mr Grenfell’s decision and thank him for his…
2026 PredictWind New Zealand Youth Championships: Titles decided as Youth World Championship beckons
New Zealand’s top youth sailors have battled everything from 30-knot winds to light, shifty conditions to claim national…
Dog seized after child suffers serious injuries in Christchurch attack
A child has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a dog attack in Christchurch. Emergency services…
New Zealand, Australia sign pact to deepen naval cooperation
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) signed “Plan…
Man charged after memorial plaques stolen in Christchurch
A man has been charged after several memorial plaques worth more than $2000 were stolen from central Christchurch…
First major sport signs on to sport integrity code
Swimming New Zealand has become the first major Olympic sport to sign the Sport Integrity Commission’s Integrity Code,…
Man charged over alleged copper theft at Auckland substation
A man has been charged over an alleged copper burglary at an Auckland substation, leaving a “significant amount…
No land tax or ‘citizens’ income’ in Opportunity’s bottom lines
The Opportunity Party has revealed its “bottom lines” for any possible coalition negotiations following the election. It comes…
Vandalised pipe sends sewage spilling onto Waihola road, properties
Sewage spilled onto a public road and neighbouring properties in Waihola after vandals damaged a wastewater pipe over…
Government reveals increases in health budget out to 2030 – kind of
The last three-year budget, which National and Labour campaigned on in 2023, runs out next year, meaning a…