Rānui fire: House ‘totally burned’ on Swanson Rd as emergency crews respond
“And after that smoke, and they were in such a rush and just started doing their work.” A…
Fire at Warren Sinclair’s plastic-burning plant in Whangārei burned out of control, according to emergency service’s notes
In July 2026, Environment Court Judge Jeff Smith ruled the plant didn’t need consent, labelling it a “permitted…
Paul Henry visits pub that burned Jacinda Ardern’s book
The event was billed as a meet-and-greet rather than a place for speeches, but Henry, sensing the crowd’s…
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe sentenced for murdering Waitaanga’s Sidney Bridson
Hannon-McGinn, 28, had been called by his father, Mathew David Hannon, and asked to drive to Waitaanga to…
Waimamaku unexplained death: Police probe Far North rural property
Wekaweka Rd is off State Highway 12, near Tane Mahuta in the Waipoua Forest. The Northern Advocate understands…
Patient burned in surgery as Braemar Hospital staff ignore warming mattress alarm
“This failure involved several people within the theatre team, and it is appropriate for Braemar Hospital to be…
Man who died in car crash was boarder at Rangataua house where body was found burned
Jason Savage, 35, was killed in that crash and RNZ can reveal that he was a boarder at…
Motorcyclist killed and teen girl seriously burned saving 6-year-old brother in fiery Whāngārā crash
“The 14-year-old girl was seriously burned when she braved the flames to rescue her 6-year-old brother from the…
Police dog Teo – burned in Rotorua geothermal water – on road to recovery
Such is the connection. Search and Rescue dog Teo and her handler, Senior Constable Adam. Photo / NZ…
Suspicious scrub fire burns through Coromandel kiwifruit orchard near Pauanui
The fire is said to have burned through multiple trees in the orchard. Fire and Emergency NZ is…
Christchurch childcare company where children burned admits it failed on safety
The provider’s chief executive and regional manager flew to Christchurch on Friday night. The company said the chemical…
Jack Norris imprisoned for burning down Marlborough vineyard cottage after being evicted
If they had known, he would never have been allowed to stay. The owner told NZME outside court…