Life Flight’s new aeromedical airbase for upper North Island officially opened
Life Flight chief executive Mark Johnston and Health Minister Simeon Brown officially open the new aeromedical airbase for…
Two people dead, another in critical condition after SH1 crash in Marlborough
Hato Hone St John sent four helicopters, three ambulances and two managers to the scene. Photo: 123RF A…
158 giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island
A Floreana giant tortoise before being released by park rangers on Floreana Island, in the Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador,…
New Plymouth’s Metro Plaza building demolition to begin next month
A concept image showing the view over the development site from Devon Street. Photo: Supplied / New Plymouth…
University to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
First published on The name of the student, the university and the course she was taking were redacted…
Woman sex trafficked as a child wants mandatory abuse reporting from teachers
Gloria Masters founded Handing the Shame Back, a campaign and charitable initiative aimed at combating sexual abuse against…
Broken collarbone for Kiwi free skier Fin Melville Ives
Fin Melville Ives, after crashing out in qualification for the Freeski Halfpipe competition at the 2026 Milano Cortina…
Dogs that injured three people in Christchurch could be euthanised, councillor says
Animal control officers seized two dogs after the attack in the Christchurch suburb Brywndwr. Photo: Sam Sherwood /…
Noisy neighbours’ loud gear to be sold off
Confiscated audio equipment. Photo: Supplied Dozens of sound systems seized by noise control officers in New Plymouth are…
Person injured in dog attack in Timaru
Emergency Services were called to Andrew Street at about 8.30pm Saturday. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A…
Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park
The deaths occurred at a park called Tiger Kingdom in Bangkok, Thailand (file image). Photo: RNZ / Nate…
Memorial service to be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since 2011 earthquake
The magnitude 6.3 quake on 22 February left 185 people dead, while thousands of homes were demolished because…