Coastguard rescues two people from sinking boat off Mangawhai coast
They were transferred to Kokako Rescue, and after securing the stricken vessel, it was towed back into Mangawhai.…
Queenstown school mourns death of ‘much-loved’ 7-year-old student
“We are collectively grieving the passing of an immensely kind, helpful, and much-loved child whose warmth touched the…
Tour de France: Suffocating heat exacerbates fatigue
Since the Tour began in Barcelona just over 10 days ago, the task facing riders has been even…
Taranaki Offshore Partnership stays in race with $5b offshore wind plan
Over the past five years, Top has invested $15 million into establishing the feasibility of developing a 1GW…
Controversial Ōrewa development given fast-track green light
The originally application was then withdrawn and a second one later drawn up. The first panel had concerns…
Hawke’s Bay orchard owner watches man steal 200 litres of fuel on live CCTV
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Kim Dotcom returns north after court ruling in $15m Queenstown property case
The move follows eight years of Dotcom, wife Liz and children living in Glenorchy, near Queenstown, on the…
New Zealand violinist Jenny Banks remembered after death from dementia, aged 42
When Jenny was 4, she began learning Suzuki method violin with the late Rosanne Forde, who had just…
Man charged after burglary at Māngere home, occupant confronts intruder eating food from kitchen
“The man was allegedly eating food from the home while packing property into his backpack. “When confronted by…
From White Lotus to Stories About My Body: Morgana O’Reilly heads to Hamilton
After becoming a parent, O’Reilly said she lost confidence in her writing and questioned whether she should tell…
Parrots Nico and Mango stolen from North Shore, Auckland, home found at park 10km away
“Nico and Mango were parched but otherwise seem to be well.” Bates reunited the pair with their owner…
Southland mum’s gutsy climb from gumboots to Ironman
Now 45, Gill has won the Tony Jackson Scholarship to contest the country’s ultimate long-distance triathlon in March…