Auckland councillor Bo Burns criticised over photos of rundown East Auckland fences
She posted 10 pictures of fences, including those with broken or missing palings, mismatched repairs and weathered timber.…
Wildlife photographer Mitchell Burns breaks the internet
Move over Robert Irwin, because there’s a new khaki clad hero capturing hearts across the nation after trading…
Tributes flow for Sydney mother killed in backyard barbecue fire tragedy
“[He] used his jacket to try and put out the fire on his mum.” Charlotte Rose-Ann Hill died…
Europe ablaze: London at risk, forest burns near Paris and Spain counts wildfire cost
The fire erupted on Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau Forest, about 60km southeast of the capital. The wildfire…
End of an era: Christchurch clubgoers prepare for Hide’s last dance
“The timing’s right. I’ve got a young family and Sam’s got a young family on the way. We’ve…
Firefighters battle blaze in Hamilton’s Dinsdale with four people treated for burn injuries
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Tiktok trend warning: New Zealand boy, 8, suffers burns after microwaving squishy toy
Harri’s son had copied an online trend that claims if you heat the popular fidget products in the…
Psychiatrist assault and nurse attack spark call to track violence in healthcare
The experiences of the two workers and others who’ve also been victims of violence while working should never…
China ‘Madman of Science’ believes budget space travel is viable after low-cost rocket launch
An innovator in China has successfully launched a self-developed low-cost rocket, proving the feasibility of budget space exploration…
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 believe Jeremy Frank Hobbs, jailed over sexual assaults, may have had more victims
“We want to acknowledge the bravery of the survivors of Hobbs’ abuse but recognise there may be other…
New drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore in Akaroa Harbour
Attempts to move the boat to deeper waters to protect its structural integrity were stopped on Monday because…