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…
Emergency response underway after helicopter crash in Paekākāriki Hills north of Wellington
He said he was “just hoping for the best possible outcome, there’s a whole spectrum of what it…
Karangahake Gorge and Dickey Flat campsite closed after storm damage
“Karangahake Gorge has been particularly hard hit. You might have seen videos of water rushing through the tunnel…
Rotorua emergency housing rapist Hoani McIlroy jailed for 14 years
McIlroy is not eligible for parole until he’s served at least seven years behind bars. What he did…