North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency and a heavier deluge tomorrow
⚠️ A deepening low is bringing heavy rain, strong winds & large waves, creating hazardous conditions across parts…
Hawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekend
Several other warnings were in place for areas further north, including the Gisborne/Tairāwhiti area. The Hawke’s Bay Regional…
Fire and Emergency NZ say fuel vapour explosion caused hillside house fire near Eskdale
Nesbit said Fire and Emergency initially responded with one fire truck, which was soon upgraded and another truck…
Christchurch emergency services respond after reported fall at city’s Tūranga library
Hato Hone St John said they responded with two ambulances and two rapid response vehicles. One person was…
Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
‘Mtn Jew’ jersey: Sport team says uniform celebrates Jewish heritage after complaint
The team designed the outfit for the informal 3-on-3 tournament in Hamilton over Waitangi Day weekend – a…
Rotorua motels used for emergency housing found to lack consent
The council is now taking action. Under the District Plan, motels are consented for short-term visitor accommodation, not…
Fire and Emergency NZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strike
She said union threats to escalate to twice-weekly strikes was not bargaining in good faith. Fire and Emergency…
Robbery attempt at jewellery store on Napier’s main street
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Damaged plane lands after mid-air drama at Hawke’s Bay Airport
The plane sits at Hawke’s Bay Airport, with landing gear damage visible after being towed. Photo / Gary…
Auckland property developer Andrew Montgomerie on trial over wounding of Westmere partygoer
He said he had taken a “very small amount” of the drug and was on his second glass…
One NZ joins 2degrees in pausing 3G shutdown amid weather emergencies
The Rural Connectivity Group is a joint venture formed by Spark, One NZ and 2degrees to cover rural…