Victoria Police to deploy semiautomatic rifles at Australian Open for safety
Nationals leader David Littleproud. Photo / Getty Images “Look, it is a sad sign of the times that…
Weather: High temperatures to remain for North Island with some showers
But in the the South Island temperatures will drop further among today’s hot spots with Kaikoura forecast for…
Waikato River search continues for missing swimmer after water tragedies
A day of water tragedies The incidents occurred in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Mahurangi East, north…
Nine-year fight for cover: Family claim acne drug gave teen severe OCD
The soap dispenser must be pumped a certain number of times as part of a handwashing ritual that…
Auckland landlord compensated for ‘pungent’ smell of dog urine in North Shore house
The tribunal did award the landlords $198.50 for replacement of the kitchen waste disposal unit, which was found…
New Zealand’s most popular baby names for 2025 revealed
Jack also scored another year in the top 10, which it has done since 1998. The top Māori…
Solutions limited for roaming wild deer in Whanganui suburb, councils and DoC say
“I don’t think that is an expense that I should have to resort to,” she said. “It just…
ASB Classic: Elina Svitolina completes comeback win over Sonay Kartal for semi-final spot
“I expect this when I go on the court. It’s not easy but I think it pushes me…
‘Catastrophic’: Black Summer-style warning for Victorian bushfires
“The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.” People south and…
Hawke’s Bay heat: Hastings’ temperature forecast for Sunday soars to 38C
As the predicted situation started to materialise today, MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said the forecast peak temperature had…
Year in Review: Family opens petting farm for kids to enjoy animals up close in Ōhaupō
The family has lived on their lifestyle block since 2013, and, in 2019, they were looking at adding…
Tauranga man imprisoned for rape, violence, and threats against partner
According to the Crown summary of facts, he then hit her several times with a closed fist on…