Mount Maunganui landslide: Other tragedies and disasters revisited
1950, Ranui Shipwreck On December 28, 1950, the passenger launch Ranui capsized and was smashed to pieces on…
Two Waihī Beach businesses devastated by flooding closures
“I’ve already taken about 940kg of food waste to the dump. It couldn’t even be given to the…
Parents devastated after teen dies in quad bike crash in Tasmania, just after little brother died
In an official fundraiser, family friend Ella Mackrell revealed Adasyn’s family were also grieving the sudden death of…
Rotorua homicide victim named; stepdaughter’s memorial flowers stolen
Nicholas Mitchell photographed a few years ago at dairy industry awards he attended. Photo / Supplied “He loved…
Mt Eden prisoner Johnathan Trubuhovich dies after attack by another inmate, family demand answers
Today, a spokesperson for Trubuhovich’s family, who asked not to be named, told NZME their loss was still…
Northland four-lane highway route to take whole Waipu family farms
Bryham and her husband planted their orchard 15 years ago, they have established gardens, and a kahikatea forest…
Chelsey Field, mother of three children killed in Sanson fire, releases first public statement
“August, Hugo and Goldie were taken from me and all those who love them in the most horrible…
Ariana Grande forced to cancel Wicked: For Good premiere appearance
She continued: “We’ve searched every other flight, overnight, early morning, connecting flights, commercial and also private options and…
Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean and approaches Bermuda
Melissa smashed into both Jamaica and Cuba with enormous force, and residents are assessing their losses and the…
Rotorua iwi trust devastated by thefts of pest control gear before awards ceremony
Through iwi and charitable donations over the past two years, the trust bought specialised equipment for its now…
Sir Peter Jackson to close Wellington’s Chocolate Fish Cafe after 15 years
“We don’t want to be forced to close. We don’t want to be shut down.” Pennington said he…
Beagle dies after escaping Auckland’s Meola dog park, owners say council to blame
Don To’o, acting area manager Waitematā & Ōrākei (Parks and Community Facilities) said the council was unaware of…