Auckland townhouse developer UCon Construction fined for sediment runoff breaches
There was “no doubt that sediment continued to leave the property”, despite the installation of controls at the…
Stolen car chased from Auckland to Waikato: Police taser driver, seize guns
“I drive a Tesla, so my car’s quiet, and this thing was loud. It sounded like the gearbox…
Ruapehu District Council commits to 9% rates increase for 2026-27
The council said at the time that the site had been “overwhelmed” by the volume of waste, with…
Three people, two dogs escape sinking boat in Opito Bay, Northland
“We don’t normally get nice boats or any boats mooring off the tip of that island.” About 4.45pm…
Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
“Through your journey, your work, and your commitment, you have woven a deep, sincere, and lasting bond with…
My year of not listening to AI-generated pop music
The utopian sales pitch that tech CEOs continue to recite goes something like: AI is an altruistic pursuit…
Louvre thieves escaped with 30 seconds to spare, inquiry reveals
“Give or take 30 seconds, the Securitas [private security] guards or the police officers in a car could…
Auckland engineer who tried to film sex worker with Google Glasses escapes conviction
When spoken to by police the man declined to comment. The man pleaded guilty to one charge of…
Escaped Auckland prisoner Paul Rehua arrested after 10 days on the run
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Police name escaped prisoner after hospital escort breakout in Auckland
The prison’s acting general manager Edith Pattinson earlier said police were informed immediately and were searching for him.…
Truck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway Station on Kāpiti Coast, roads closed
The freight train had come to a stop on the tracks. Police said both the truck and train…
Arrested man briefly escaped after Northland police used his car for transport
The IPCA was satisfied with the outcome of the police investigation, he said. The two Northland officers initially…