Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…
Tribunal orders compensation for tenants of damaged Nelson slump‑zone house
Tenants Lisa-Maree and Dominic Hurdle signed a lease for the property on Nelson’s Port Hills in March last…
Car smashes into Carterton home, house damaged, person trapped under vehicle
Fire and Emergency crew are working to free someone trapped under a car in Carterton after it crashed…
Central Hawke’s Bay couple’s car damaged at hospital after wife injured by strong winds
Nora was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital, where she underwent surgery and remains there for recovery. Her husband,…
Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, October 22
State of emergency declared for Canterbury, memoir by Prince Andrew’s accuser released, and are magnesium supplements just marketing…
Strong winds batter Hawke’s Bay, nail salon cabin takes a dive in Dannevirke as wind warning comes into effect
The lane was expected to be blocked for some time while the vehicle is being removed. Motorists were…
Vacant Avondale, Auckland home gutted in suspicious fire, police investigating
The spokesperson said the fire in the split-level home was “well-involved” when crews arrived, but were only left…
Tinwald viaduct remains closed 10 weeks on as repair design work continues
The closure, requested by KiwiRail, was to avoid further damage to the structure until it is repaired, with…
Dirt bike seized after damage to Belmont Regional Park and farmland
“The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees,” police said…
Pacific Islands Forum: Fate of New Zealand’s funding for Kiribati remains up in the air
In March, Newsroom reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs review had found the funding should not be cut…