ACT to campaign on Paul Henry’s ‘Starship for cancer’ proposal
The ACT Party wants to build New Zealand’s first dedicated national cancer centre, turning a musing from new…
Three critically injured in two-vehicle crash at Lindis Pass
Three people have been critically injured after a two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass which closed a section…
Mt Maunganui crash: Person critically injured at Te Maunga interchange
Meanwhile, SH8 in the South Island is open again after a serious crash this morning left three people…
Stewart Island kiwi spotted in daylight alongside children on school run
“That’s a broad-daylight experience nobody else on the planet gets … doesn’t get any more Rakiura than that,”…
Boks captain calls for relentless approach to beat All Blacks
South Africa must keep their wits about them and ensure concentration levels are consistent to counter New Zealand’s…
Crews battle huge house fire in Auckland suburb overnight
Crews spent the night battling a huge house fire in Auckland’s Mount Roskill. Emergency services were called to…
New Zealand infrastructure: Stop-start projects cost $11.8b since 2000 – Shamubeel Eaqub
I think of our construction sector as a flywheel. It takes enormous energy to get it spinning, but…
Driver critically injured after vehicle hits parked cars in Auckland
A driver was taken to hospital in a critical condition after crashing into several parked cars in Auckland…
Police say critically injured officer is young dad, fleeing teens aged 14 and 15
The officer’s family are at his hospital bedside. “In this instance we did all that we could to…
Protesters interrupt Act’s South Island campaign launch
The Act Party had been announcing its proposal for a national cancer centre, receiving a positive response at…
New and upgraded weather warnings as fronts bring wind and rain
Several new and upgraded weather warnings have been issued for the South and lower North islands as a…
Auckland man Janus Breytenbach sentenced for Waiuku recycling centre arson
The agreed summary of facts said around 20 businesses are tenants of the park on Kitchener Rd in…