Kiwifruit labour boss in $57m tax collapse paid himself $7.1m salary, spent $2m on gold
Saran and Gurukirpa had provided labour to the region’s kiwifruit industry until an investigation by industry group Zespri…
On the Up: Kahu Woolley overcomes dying during woodchopping event to compete at New Zealand Rural Games
Speaking to the Herald, Woolley, originally from Taumarunui, said he was in the middle of cutting a log…
HDC: Hospital’s missed referral criticised after woman’s death from severe brain bleed
A CT scan identified a suspected saccular aneurysm which was confirmed by further investigation, but no follow-up with…
Australian woman almost loses both legs during Philippines holiday after bridge collapses
“It took multiple people to pull her out, revealing the extent of her injuries – including a pole…
Waikato floods: Highway bridge collapses, ute plunges into gap north of Ōtorohanga
“The water was going right over it [last night] … 1771031113 you can see the whole deck of…
Drury mega property subdivision collapses after police meth money probe
Police said the orders were sought after an investigation into the case of a man dying in early…
Teen, 13, makes harrowing swim through shark-frequented WA waters to save family swept out to sea
“I just said ‘all right, not today, not today, not today’,” the boy told Sky News. “I do…
Tonsil surgery death: Health NZ completes review into care, faults support to boy’s grieving family
The boy collapsed and began vomiting blood at his West Auckland home on April 3 before he was…
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…
Elderly tramper winched to safety after 12-hour Kauaeranga Valley rescue
He was wearing only shorts and a singlet and, apart from his mobile phone, was carrying no emergency…
At least five people are missing after Silver Lake Nursing Home partially collapsed
The facility, which officials also referred to as Silver Lake Nursing Home, partially collapsed into its basement. The…
Rotorua’s QE Health: Potential sale collapses after Health NZ refuses contract transfer
The first liquidator’s report on November 27 said 11 parties had expressed interest in buying QE Health. QE…