HMNZS Aotearoa sailor returns home for Christmas after 307 days away from home
As part of the three-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, HMNZS Aotearoa also completed defence engagements and exercises…
Hawke’s Bay: Truckies rapt as funding announced for Fernhill Bridge strengthening
Large trucks have been making up to 40km return detours to make deliveries, according to an advocacy group.…
Parole declined for Nai Yin Xue who murdered wife, left 3yo daughter at train station
He was caught in Atlanta in the US state of Georgia by a group of residents who recognised…
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds, then a sharp cool change for the week ahead
MetService said the front was expected to move on to the North Island from late morning, which will…
Christchurch pounamu headstone theft: Family plead for taonga to be returned
The circular, solid greenstone monument with its gold-lettered epitaph was mounted on a red plinth, which was also…
Former Kāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook given 10 months’ home detention for indecent acts
The touching happened over their clothing and bedding and often at his home. “What marks the offending is…
GP criticised for discussing abortion process at clinic front desk: HDC report
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell. Photo / James Gilberd Photography Ltd In a decision released…
Level 3 water restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as usage soars in Hastings and Napier amid dry conditions
Napier’s daily water use was sitting at around 35 million litres. A Hastings council spokesperson said water use…
ASB faces $6.73m penalty for breaching money laundering and terrorism laws
“Banks play a very important role in helping to detect financial crime and safeguarding our financial system. Our…
Ruatiti double homicide: Photo released as police search for person of interest
“Police will be carrying out reassurance patrols as we work as quickly as possible to locate those involved.”…
Luxury Escapes CEO: Why Fiji is still the top holiday spot for Kiwis
Destinations like Japan, Thailand and Bali have seen major growth in the past few years. Which emerging destinations…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…