‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa stream
“The colour of the water was shocking. It was a deep brown colour with a film on top,…
Oranga Tamariki manager loses ERA challenge over bullying findings
Each raised concerns which described a pattern of bullying and belittling or dismissive behaviour. The supervisors alleged the…
Person found injured on roadside in Howick, Auckland
A section of Union Rd near Pegler Dr in Howick has been cordoned off by police after a…
Police seek answers after two RSE workers found dead on same Pukehina site
A 50-year-old man was due to reappear in the Tauranga District Court on January 30 on a charge…
Auckland police arrest man after allegedly finding him with fake gun in city centre
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Lake Tikitapu incident: Man found dead after failing to return from swim
A police spokesperson would not say if he was a local or a visitor. On Saturday, Rotorua Police…
Police investigate unexplained death after body found in Christchurch red zone
“Members of the public can expect to see a police presence as the scene is investigated.” An area…
Accessible Properties Tauranga: 11 tenants move out after structural issues found
An affected Accessible Properties tenant, who spoke on the condition she was not named, told the Bay of…
Weight-loss drugs see kilos return four times faster after people stop taking them
However, recent data has suggested that “around half of people discontinue these medications within a year”, she told…
Devonport ‘unexplained’ death: Three-year-old boy’s body found on New Year’s Day
In a statement today, Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe said, “While the circumstances around this incident are unexplained, there…
Police name Briar Stockley, 42, as the Rotorua woman found unresponsive in water near Lady Knox geyser
“Police extend our condolences to Briar’s loved ones over their loss,” the statement said. Tributes to Stockley have…
Connor Purvis search near Mt Huxley: Body found, police say
However, he failed to return as expected, prompting what police earlier said was a “significant search effort”, using…