Construction begins on country’s highest road bridge
“It’s a unique bridge and it’s a unique gorge. It’s about 260 metres long and is a truss…
Murder trial begins for Phillip Beale accused of killing mother Joan Beale in Papatoetoe
In a brief opening statement, Beale’s lawyer, Kelly-Ann Stoikoff, told the jury her client killed his mother, but…
Managers cannot be expected to become workplace therapists – Lisa Oakley
Part of this change is welcome. People do not leave grief, housing pressure or relationship breakdown outside the…
Devonport Court Martial begins for Navy lieutenant accused of 3 counts of rape
His lawyer Asta Gold told a panel of military members, similar to a jury, that the defence’s case…
Tom Bewley: Rising Kiwi motorsport talent’s career in jeopardy over lack of sponsorship
Bewley’s situation is so desperate, his fourth-place finish last time out came with no sponsor on his car.…
OpenAI begins rollout of new powerful AI model GPT-6 Astra
The San Francisco-based company said Astra was developed with stronger safeguards after that incident, though Astra itself was…
Lok Li Auckland double-murder trial begins; accused of killing Ellerslie couple Mei Han Chong, Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok
Poon left the police station, headed for the hospital with his church friends. It appears his almost unbelievable…
New 158-room hotel begins construction just 50m from Tauranga waterfront
EVT director of development Peter Hill said in a media release: “We’re pleased to be partnering on a…
Coroner’s inquest begins into death of Tauranga toddler Sadie-Leigh Gardner
Today, an inquest began into Sadie-Leigh’s death. The toddler died on March 29, 2019, from what pathologist Dr…
Two million pairs of free protective glasses made available across Spain ahead of 12 August total eclipse
The historic total solar eclipse due to take place on 12 August has generated such widespread interest that…
Coroner’s inquest begins into death of primary school teacher Isaac Levings in Wellington Harbour
Levings wandered south past Frank Kitts Park, went behind Whairepo Lagoon and emerged at the west end of…
Pauline Hanna inquest begins in Auckland after Philip Polkinghorne acquittal
The coronial hearing will not be the same as the criminal trial, the coroner emphasised today. Polkinghorne is…