Police warn drivers after road toll passes total deaths at this time last year
Of the 14 fatal crashes in the past fortnight, nine were head-on collisions caused by vehicles crossing the…
Mount Maunganui residents push council for boy racer crackdown
Wardill described the rapid acceleration, engine revving, excessively loud, tuned-up vehicles, aggressive driving and cruising that frustrated the…
Mamaku resident blames flooding for elevated E. coli levels at property, asks for council help
She said she believed the water that flowed in from surrounding higher properties potentially transported the contaminated material.…
Ryman backs down on ATM removal after Murray Halberg village residents object
“One of the cited reasons was safety, which gave rise to a question over why it would be…
Whangārei CBD safety and parking worries spark call for urgent action
Perceived safety and social behaviour were key concerns, while car parking was also a worry for CBD businesses.…
Pink Shirt Day designer Bonnie Brown on the power of calling out bullies
When we moved back to Queenstown, the wealth disparity was very apparent. I remember having a budget-branded water…
Tennessee passes symbolic ‘Nuclear Family Month’ resolution for June
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed the resolution 72–18, and it cleared the Tennessee Senate by a vote…
Splitting power generators from their retail arms would not cut electricity bills – Oliver Hartwich
Electricity generation is nothing like this. Multiple generators already compete to produce power using hydro, wind, geothermal and…
Far North crime: Kerikeri business owners demand stronger police response
They said inquiries were ongoing. Luanne Vacy-Lyle, who owns All Good Petfood, said she’s had two break-ins over…
Shane Jones says NZ First will complain to National over MP’s comments about fishing reform bill
The bill has passed its first reading and will be sent to a select committee. National MP Vanessa…
Barbie Dream Fest backlash: Fans slam ‘Willy Wonka’-style flop in Florida
Attendee and Barbie superfan Brenna Miller was scathing. “Barbie Dream Fest ought to be ashamed at what they…
Greens call for ‘urgent inquiry’ into Heinz Wattie’s and McCain plant closures
A harvester collecting sweetcorn for McCain in Hastings. The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would…