Government’s oil-crisis response slick so far but the real test is coming; Labour navigates dangerous times – Audrey Young
This was the week that the importance of diesel as the lifeblood of the economy was rammed home,…
Motorcyclist’s hour-long dash from police sees bike on wrong side of road, ‘dangerous’ overtaking
Those in the police helicopter then saw the motorbike arrive at a Berwyn Ave address in Takanini, with…
The Warehouse fined $234,000 over kids’ toy safety breaches
Safety a ‘non‑negotiable priority’ Fairley said the commission’s key grievance was the packaging, not the toy itself. “It…
Driving charge laid as tributes flow for Gisborne kaumātua Owen Lloyd
“We would also like to speak with anyone who may have CCTV, or dashcam footage from the Matawai…
Hannah McQueen: Why a short stay in an NZ hospital can change older people’s lives forever
“Hospitals can be really dangerous places for older people,” says geriatrician Dr Cheryl Johnson. It is a confronting…
Dangerous driver Kevin Bishell, who caused fatal crash, sentenced for driving 190km/h, drugs
His latest brush with the law follows the death of Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, on August 28, 2018. On…
Police warn public as wanted man Nigel Edwards sought over Papakura firearms incident
Police said they have made a number of inquiries to find Edwards over the past week. Police are…
More than 120 families saved from domestic violence by Pet Refuge last year as harm levels spike
Alice spent 100 days living in her car with her teenage son and dog after leaving her violent…
Harvey Weinstein describes ‘dangerous’ Rikers prison life and assault claim
“He got off and punched me hard in the face. I fell on the floor, bleeding everywhere. I…
Northern Territory floods: Thousands evacuated, crocs spotted in Katherine and Daly River areas
Rivers at major flood levels The Katherine River peaked at 19.2m overnight, submerging homes and businesses, and inundating…
Mount Maunganui residents’ petition calls for stop to ‘dangerous driving terrorising’ the community
Being a holiday destination, the area had “a lot of noise problems historically” but Wardrill said the problem…
Reversing BMW driver charged after Auckland Northwestern Motorway ‘dangerous’ night stunt
The car was repeatedly crossing lanes and stopped halfway up the Lincoln Rd West offramp, still facing the…