Election 2026: Doug Lyell confirmed as Conservative Party candidate for Northland
He and his wife have called Northland home since 2013, apart from two years living in Christchurch. He…
Wellington cycleway vandalism: CCTV shows pedestrian leaving trail of destruction
It appears to show a man – believed to be “drunk” – walking alone along the cycleway next…
Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
“Chicago Fire”’s Joe Miñoso to Exit After 14 Seasons
NEED TO KNOW Joe Miñoso, who has played Joe Cruz since the pilot, will leave Chicago Fire during…
Hauraki mayor joins call for urgent safety upgrade at SH25 blackspot
“We know that money’s tight with the Government at the moment and NZTA, but at some point lives…
Fire veteran Mike Harwood ends 57-year career with emotional last shift
‘Devastation unbelievable’ Harwood has responded to more than 60,000 callouts in his career. Mike Harwood’s firefighting career spanned…
Friend tried to save life of Alex Scarrow in Hawke’s Bay’s Mohaka River rafting accident
The friend, who was not named in a coroner’s report into Scarrow’s death, lost his balance and fell…
Chopper Appeal Month: Firefighter’s heart attack rescue shows need
“They lay me on a bed pretty quickly and told me I was having a heart attack.” Brown…
Disney fans may soon get to order Disney-themed license plates that help children’s hospitals
California drivers may soon have the option to purchase Disney-themed license plates that benefit children’s healthcare. The mission…
Cambridge volunteer firefighter joins RNZAF security force trade
During recruit training, Phillips said he enjoyed being pushed mentally and physically beyond his own expectations. “To see…
Gold Star honour for Kawakawa volunteer firefighter Ellie McClintock
She worked with the Ministry of Social Development, eventually leading services in Kawakawa before working for the Northland…
Firefighter training facility shut down over structural safety fears, carcinogenic smoke risk
The provisional improvement notice, or PIN, in force at Rotorua states that Fire and Emergency “is knowingly exposing…