Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…
Sanson house fire: Friends rally around mother of dead children, police continue examination
“Our dear friend has suffered the sudden, unbearable loss of her three beloved children, her angels. “They were…
Country music star Todd Snider dead week after mystery illness and arrest
Snider’s family announced last week he had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia in Tennessee, asking fans to “hold…
Search resumes for missing man after fishing boat found drifting off Whangārei coast
“This morning the search resumes for the missing man, supported by the Police National Dive Squad, Search and…
Local businessman and his children believed dead after ‘catastrophic’ Sanson house fire
The father of the children – believed to be in his 30s – was described as a local…
The Lyall Hotel reopens in South Yarra after four‑year luxury makeover
The Lyall is a magnet for those who appreciate quiet luxury with zero fanfare. It’s ideal for those…
Nervous parents want answers after asbestos found in kids’ magic sand products
“I think he’s probably going to be fine, but just to be safe, I’m going to have him…
Auckland woman stole $1.4m to buy house after alleged crypto savings vanished
“The theft committed by the employee … has had a profound effect,” the judge said before citing the…
Person dead after hit-and-run in Henderson early this morning
Cordons have been put in place while a scene examination is carried out. Members of the public are…
Balcony collapse leaves Auckland man paralysed, engineer finds ‘serious risks’ at Queenstown Airbnb
And it collapsed. “Fin leaned in the corner, as he was talking to his mate. He just leaned…
Major house fire in Sanson: Police search for three missing children – reports
A neighbour told Stuff police did not allow her to return to her own house. The neighbour said…
Honoured military historian Patrick Bronte remembered for his dedication to preserving veterans’ stories
He later used a mouth stick to operate far more sophisticated technology, and produced a website, Ngā Toa,…