Motorist caught driving more than twice speed limit in Palmerston North
“But we see the crashes these speeds can cause and nobody wants to be part of that.” Harrison…
Neglectful dog breeder Janine Wallace fails in latest bid to overturn ban, convictions
Wallace’s mother, Barbara Glover, had been breeding the dogs for several years when Wallace became involved in the…
NZ woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland Airport
Customs said the narcotics found in the woman’s bag could produce up to 922,500 doses, with a potential…
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
Corrupt ex-council manager filed late appeal to protect parole chances
Goel’s offending included awarding a contract to build a $7 million wastewater treatment plant at Franz Josef to…
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says…
Boatie survives burning boat on Lake Taupō after hour in water without lifejacket
A life-ring was dropped to him, and he was subsequently retrieved by another vessel before being transferred onto…
Truck driver Robert Clifford jailed for Blenheim crash which killed RSE worker Kaiea Taubakoa
Today, in the Blenheim District Court Clifford was jailed for two years and three months on charges he…
Auckland petrol station shooter caught smuggling drugs into Pāremoremo prison
Corrections officers stepped in to end the visit and search Toleafoa. They found 6.4g of cannabis, 1.4g of…
Pressure builds on All Blacks coaches as internal frustrations emerge
The on-field issues that plagued the All Blacks this season – from their wild inconsistencies to the third-quarter…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…
Police disappointed with alcohol sales to minors in Auckland
The Auckland City Alcohol Harm Prevention Unit and Auckland Council licensing inspectors carried out the operation over the…