Northland weather: Region under red heavy rain warning as Civil Defence urges caution
Concern remains for residents in hard-hit areas such as Ōakura, who have spent the past few days cleaning…
Wairoa River bar opening attempt as heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council councillor Di Roadley, who represents Wairoa, said an attempt was being made to establish…
Northland weather alert: Civil Defence urges residents to prepare for more downpours
Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper made it clear the decision was a precautionary move, given the damage already inflicted…
Sydney shark attack victim named as 12-year-old Nico Antic in hospital
One of the friends dove into the water to rescue Nico, who had lost a large volume of…
Te Papa has some of NZ’s greatest artworks, so why won’t our national museum let us see them?
Imagine going to the National Gallery in London and not seeing anything by Turner, Constable or Gainsborough. Or…
A person dies after being hit by vehicle in Haruru, Northland
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Queenstown housing boom leaves rentals lagging as homes sit empty or move to Airbnb
In 2024 alone, only Auckland and Christchurch, with much larger populations, approved more new homes. More than 1500…
Whanganui toddler Zavier Hull diagnosed with rare occipital horn syndrome
“Only around 35 people have ever been diagnosed with it. “Specialists are asking me about the research I’ve…
Waikato River tragedy: Adoptive father searched for missing son’s body
He claimed the water flowing through the Waikato River is different. Waikato River. Photo / Mike Scott Tiotia…
Night works to rebuild key Rotorua route set to start next week
“We acknowledge that our earlier plan to deliver these works using a full road closure didn’t fully consider…
Matthew McConaughey trademarks voice and likeness to fight AI deepfakes
McConaughey’s lawyers from the entertainment law firm Yorn Levine said the applications were intended to protect their client’s…
Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast, caregiver questioned over ride
Incredibly, neither the child nor their 9-year-old passenger were badly hurt in the crash. Two patients were treated…