US troops killed in Isis attack on joint patrol in Syria’s Palmyra
Three other injured US troops were “doing well”, Trump said. The soldiers “were conducting a key leader engagement”…
Two people found dead at Ruatiti property as homicide probe begins
He said there will be a heightened police presence in the area as the investigation progresses. Police said…
The union that fought itself – how two Corrections officers took their union to court and won (so far)
Exactly what the complaints are is unclear – they have been described as “a hotch-potch of accumulated grievances”…
1 person seriously injured in Christchurch Akaroa Rd crash involving car and cyclist
One person in a serious condition was transported to hospital by helicopter. The St John spokesperson said one…
Auckland petrol station shooter caught smuggling drugs into Pāremoremo prison
Corrections officers stepped in to end the visit and search Toleafoa. They found 6.4g of cannabis, 1.4g of…
US man dies after rabies-infected kidney traced to organ donor’s skunk scratch
A CDC spokesperson said health authorities had not been aware that the donor was infected with the disease…
Auckland aerial fire truck failure sparks warning over ageing fleet
The NZPFU said the “failure” played out in full public view. They said this incident took a critical…
Tom Silvagni’s act immediately after rape revealed
Silvagni, the 23-year-old youngest son of Carlton Hall of Famer Stephen Silvagni and former TV presenter Jo Silvagni,…
Ikea click and collect paused as demand overwhelms new Sylvia Park store
Ikea opened on December 4 in Auckland to mass fanfare, with more than 800 people queueing up to…
Interislander ferry Kaiarahi to return to service after technical issues
His team was working with Maritime NZ to get the vessel back in service today. “We are planning…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Alexandra Park crash: Harness racing driver Nathan Williamson seriously hurt
It’s not immediately clear if the married father was struck by following racers, but a Hato Hone St…