Serious State Highway 1 crash near Piarere leaves four people injured
“Our crews assessed and treated four patients who were transported to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.” Fire…
Chatbots struggle with news accuracy and sourcing ahead of US Midterms
All four models also routinely relied on foreign, state-owned media as reliable sources of information. In 35% of…
Celebrity Treasure Island Winners & Losers: History made with the final four and Shortland St star blindsided
“Sure”. Photo / TVNZ Nix Adams On Tuesday, Adams finally won a Charity Challenge by rolling around on…
Invercargill assaults: Teens accused of using dating apps to lure victims
“The reality is stark – one more strike, one more kick and the outcome could have been fatal.”…
Waimamaku unexplained death: Police probe Far North rural property
Wekaweka Rd is off State Highway 12, near Tane Mahuta in the Waipoua Forest. The Northern Advocate understands…
Rotorua spent $8.5m on storm-damaged roading over the past four years
The earlier spike coincided with a period of severe weather disruption across the North Island, including Cyclone Gabrielle…
Auckland’s Tour De Hoods bike ride leader rejects gang label
After the recent ride in West Auckland, police arrested four people and issued 53 infringement notices. Police said…
Clarence Carter, soul singer behind Patches and Slip Away, dies at 90
His death comes amid renewed interest in classic soul and R’n’B music across streaming platforms and social media,…
Noel Leeming returns to Queen St with first concept store in Auckland CBD
It was also one of the last substantial buildings constructed on Queen St before the Depression. Noel Leeming…
Japan cricket: ‘Don’t understand it, but it looks fun’
The qualifiers feature Japan and fellow cricket minnows Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the…
Four ejected from Eurovision after pro-Palestinian protest during Israel song
“ORF is broadcasting a clean audio feed live from audience microphones before and during every performer’s song. “One…
Rotorua crash-accused Dante Lamont: Judge pushes for earlier hearing over four deaths
The case was called in the Rotorua District Court on Wednesday before Judge Anna Skellern. A hearing before…