Auckland bus driver attacks: 501 Carl Leu jailed after two violent Ponsonby incidents
“People doing that service need to be protected.” Carl Leu pictured when he appeared for sentencing in Auckland…
Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewed
When Geordie Beamish fell in the heats of the 3000m steeplechase at this year’s World Athletics Championships and…
Harness racing: Relief as driver Nathan Williamson’s condition improves after shocking race fall
“We were able to have a brief conversation with him this morning and that was such a relief,”…
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”…
From farm workhorse to collector’s gem: Geoff Pulham’s County 1164
Although the couple semi-retired to 1.6ha in Pokuru in 2008, Pulham joined the Otorohanga Vintage Machinery Club and…
Givealittle report: Which city in New Zealand is the most generous?
Wānaka woman Emma Holden received $417,000 in donations to help her cover costs for cutting-edge cancer treatment. The…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…
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…
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…
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…
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…