Cambridge mum’s gut instinct leads to rare cancer diagnosis and lifesaving surgery
“I was living the dream, honestly.” Then, while celebrating Aurora’s birthday with family, Kerrison found a small but…
Thai Airways hostess charged in Melbourne, Australia, after 1kg heroin found concealed in tote bags
ABF officers alerted Australian Federal Police (AFP) at Melbourne Airport, who seized her luggage and arrested her on…
Palmerston North crash leads to discovery of weapons hidden in bushes, driver armed with crossbow
“The man who had reportedly been driving was standing next to the vehicle, uninjured, reportedly holding a crossbow…
Invasive caulerpa seaweed discovered in Whangārei Harbour for first time
The patch of caulerpa was found on June 4 during routine surveillance. Biosecurity experts have treated the area…
World’s largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub
It was known that when whales die and drop to the seafloor, their sunken bodies – called “whale…
Auckland boy with autism left in school van for four hours, Ministry of Education demands answers
Their son attends Wilson School, which provides specialist education for students with high needs. He was supposed to…
Northsouth Livestock agents William and Kathryn Reid accused of false NAIT records after cows vanish
Under the NAIT Act, those involved in livestock trade must provide a NAIT number linked to a physical…
Police find rifle, ammo and drugs in Rotorua car during early morning stop
Two men, aged 23 and 20, are due to appear in Rotorua District Court on June 4 charged…
Napier: Century-old newspaper imprint found at work site
The imprint shows advertisements for a tonic and furniture. In the early 20th century, most newspaper front pages…
Auckland father Michael Cole, linked to 451kg meth import, gets home detention
As a result, he appeared in the High Court at Auckland today for sentencing on charges of money…
Historical human remains found in BoP
“A blessing was carried out at the site where the remains were found.” Ohakana Island resident Gerry Magner…
Cyclone Vaianu rescue alert sparks three-hour Kawau coastguard search
Conditions on the water were described as fairly moderate as the cyclone was already winding down, but the…