Devonport Naval Base: NZDF silent on last private home overlooking site after $4.2m church purchase
While costly, the 2025 purchase seemed prudent, given security concerns and potential “espionage” threats arising from the property’s…
Airport to Botany busway: Route protection secured for 18km Auckland transport corridor
AT’s Andy Huang said “hard planning” to decide the best route, identify the properties required and get a…
Toni Hodgkinson: Olympian talks about her 800m NZ record that still stands after 30 years
For context, back in 1996, New Zealand held its first MMP election, petrol cost about $1.83 per litre…
‘Hell of a mess’: Downed trees rip up Gisborne fence and footpath
Short went to the back of his property to check on his chickens and heard another big “crack”.…
Christchurch midwife Jaydeen Beaumont censured after using colleague’s ID for prescriptions
Beaumont was charged after she was found to have falsified scripts for over-the-counter medications diclofenac, Ponstan and paracetamol.…
Gold Star honour for Kawakawa volunteer firefighter Ellie McClintock
She worked with the Ministry of Social Development, eventually leading services in Kawakawa before working for the Northland…
Hailey Bieber ‘so proud’ of Justin Bieber after Coachella backlash
Last summer, Justin dropped album Swag, his first solo record in more than four years, and Hailey, 29,…
Police investigating after six Hato Hone St John ambulances damaged in South Auckland
“We are keeping an open mind as to whether these two events are linked. “This sort of offending…
Kiwi monk Justin Evans missing on remote Scottish island monastery, extensive search underway
He was last seen wearing a white robe. Inspector David Hall said extensive inquiries were ongoing to trace…
Iran football captain Zahra Ghanbari gets seized assets back after Australia asylum bid
The announcement came two days after Iranian media published a list of people they called “traitors” whose assets…
David Nyika set for IBF eliminator fight for world cruiserweight shot
“Both [Nyika and Masson] have confirmed in writing their willingness to participate in an eliminator bout,” the IBF…
Dunedin stadium boss departs after 18 months as concert gap stretches past two years
The new covered stadium, which will have a 30,000 capacity for sports and 37,500 for concerts, will further…