US launches Christmas Day strikes on Isis targets in Nigeria
“May God Bless our Military,” he said, adding provocatively, “MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of…
Man appears in court on charges after handing himself in for questioning over suspected double homicide
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Pāpāmoa padel club growing fast in Bay of Plenty as more locals take up the sport
“We looked at a number of different places around Tauranga, but the location of the Pāpāmoa site was…
Levin crash after police abandon pursuits: Three taken into custody
The person of interest abandoned the first vehicle and got into a second one. Another pursuit was authorised…
Year in Review: Tom and Fiona Langford – life after winning 2025 Share Farmers of the Year
She was brought up on a farm, but education-wise moved into science, obtaining a BSc majoring in human…
Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race
“Mind you, they’ve still got to front up, but we’re not there just to make up the numbers.…
Police and helicopter dispatched to remote Coromandel bay after threatening incident
In an update this evening, police said the situation had now been resolved. “One person was taken into…
Person airlifted to Middlemore Hospital after quad bike crash at Poutō Point, Northland
Poutō Point is located on the southern tip of the Poutō Peninsula, which forms the northern side of…
Coromandel shark attack: Kayaker fights off predator with paddle
“Its whole head was out like gnawing on or biting down on the side of the kayak. It…
At least five people are missing after Silver Lake Nursing Home partially collapsed
The facility, which officials also referred to as Silver Lake Nursing Home, partially collapsed into its basement. The…
TV glitch: Pixelation and audio issues continue across Freeview channels for second day
A secondary and localised transmission issue impacting customers in Canterbury caused the prolonged issues last night. The problem…
Boris the missing cat home for Christmas: Ten months on the loose after Nelson SPCA intruder freed him
“I’ve not been able to stop thinking about him since I dropped him at the SPCA.” SPCA staff…