Police chase across Auckland after car stolen at gunpoint ends in Waikato crash
“He was taken into custody and transported to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition after receiving injuries from…
Superman actor Valerie Perrine dies aged 82 after Parkinson’s battle
A GoFundMe crowdfunder was set up to cover Perrine’s medical costs, but now donations will go towards giving…
Large earthquake strikes Tonga, no tsunami threat for New Zealand
Tonga’s National Disaster Risk Management Office and Tonga Meteorological Services issued a tsunami warning for Tonga’s coastal areas.…
Teenager bewildered at ‘pretty stupid’ AI personality feedback after Woolworths interview
Jesse was asked five generic interview questions, which included when he had gone the extra mile to help…
State Highway 1 closed at Towai after vehicle fire north of Whangārei
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NZ Post apologises after 8000 undelivered items of mail found in Kaitāia
“We would like to assure customers this was an isolated issue, related to the actions of an individual…
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies after cancer battle
“It took all of her remaining strength, and that gesture summed up our wee Melsie perfectly. Even then,…
Far North council apologises after Taupō Bay beach access stairs removed
The council said Taupō Bay beach remains accessible via flat access points within 20m of where the stairs…
Samoan Government due to set up rival rugby union after board members refuse to step down
Tuilaepa has been replaced by Lakapi Samoa president Namulau’ulu Sami Leota as interim chairman. Former Samoan Prime Minister…
Motorcyclist’s hour-long dash from police sees bike on wrong side of road, ‘dangerous’ overtaking
Those in the police helicopter then saw the motorbike arrive at a Berwyn Ave address in Takanini, with…
Treasury revises advice after initial scepticism of $1 billion LNG terminal
“There is a theoretical case for intervention in the context of economic security. However, in practice, we consider…
Dog Control Act to go under microscope after deaths and Northland outcry
He was worried by the reputation Northland had gained. “We don’t want a reputation to strike where people…