Special Olympics Tauranga runner Te Huia Apaapa shines at National Summer Games
His foster mother, Dawn Staples, said running quickly became a powerful outlet. “I got him into running because…
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…
Weather: Last week at work brings rain ahead of Christmas
MetService meteorologist Silvia Martino said: “Definitely, at this point, it’s looking changeable enough to say: ‘Maybe make a…
Gisborne flytipping surges nearly 55% – and it’s being dumped at a surprising location
About 20% of the rubbish left at the gate is stickered (paid for), with people thinking the crates…
Calls grow for green arrow at ‘dangerous’ Guppy Rd lights in Napier
This leads to “chaos” on a near-daily basis, resident Paul Cushing says. Cushing, who has lived in the…
Child refugee sexually abused at NZ resettlement facility by refugee from another country
The agency said when a refugee is convicted of serious offending, INZ undertakes an assessment of their liability…
On The Up: Young golfer Josh Beckham gets surprise slam-dunk hole-in-one at fundraiser
Golfing runs in the family – his mum, dad and brother all played at the club. His mum…
Serious injury after two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29 at Ōmanawa
Two ambulances, one operations manager and one rapid response vehicle responded. Five patients have been assessed at the…
Timaru Christmas tree fire at Caroline Bay treated as suspicious, man arrested
“A short time later, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charges are being considered.” A fire investigator attended…
Police discover ‘human remains’ at Melbourne property amid probe into 2014 disappearance of toddler
The remains have been found after an investigation into the disappearance of the toddler, who was not reported…
Black Caps v West Indies: Blair Tickner injury overshadows New Zealand’s day as bowlers strike at Basin Reserve
Should Tickner be out of action for the rest of this test match, the Black Caps would again…
Northland outgun Poverty Bay at ND Under-19 cricket tournament
Campbell Soanes took 3-19 off 6.3 overs for Northland. Opener Tommy Litchfield put several of the Poverty Bay…