Central North Island shearer Simon Goss claims solo world record
One referee, Neil Fagan, of Te Kuiti, said it confirmed Goss made the catch “by less than a…
Whanganui shearer Simon Goss breaks world shearing record with 732 ewes in nine hours
In his record, Smith had successive run tallies of 164, 142, 142, 141 and 142. Timed right, shearers…
Christchurch fire: Man, 59, charged with arson after Worcester St blaze
He is facing charges of being unlawfully in a building and of arson. “Police remain at the scene,…
Major rescue underway after workers trapped in Curragh Mine collapse
“Initial information indicates one man was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and one other man remains unaccounted…
Grey Lynn villa roof on fire after lightning strike in Auckland
“We’ve responded with five appliances and about 25 fighters,” he said. Fire and Emergency have extinguished a fire…
Vehicle rescues in central Auckland face delays after engine crash, firefighters’ union says
Union representative Toby Kerr said the truck involved was known as a pump rescue tender, which carried gear…
Central Hawke’s Bay farmer shifts his stock while holidaying in Colombia, thanks to an AI creation
“It’s the whole cliché of leaving it in a better place, and it’s all a bit woke, but…
British street artist Banksy unveils latest mural in Bayswater, London
Above the building towers is a crane, with a red light visible at night at the top –…
Dominion Rd crash: One person seriously injured, delays at busy Mt Eden intersection
A car has hit a pedestrian in a central Auckland suburb, badly injuring a person and causing major…
Ngawaka Rd crash: One dead after single-vehicle crash in Central Hawke’s Bay
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Northland youth suicide cluster: Coroner calls for central Kaiārahi navigator role
However, Te Whatu Ora has responded to the coroner’s recommendations by acknowledging the importance of collaboration but says…
Man arrested with samurai sword after armed police swarm central Auckland
“Police have located and seized a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket, which this man was carrying,” Meade…