North Canterbury horse trainer crushed and injured in paddock wishes he used Siri to get help
What happened was something Houston had never experienced in his 27-year career with horses. The horse launched itself…
Political candidate bitten while campaigning – what he’d change about the dog control act
“She said, ‘you shouldn’t have come in here’. There was no apology. “These types of incidents are warnings…
Church of the Southern Cross: Inside an old Napier music venue that’s been gathering dust for 30 years
After 70 years of gatherings and congregations, the building was sold in 1983 to local businessman Brian Finch,…
Barry Soper on surviving a heart attack and raising toddlers in his 70s
It’s a rainy Wednesday morning at home in Auckland and Soper is in full-on dad mode. He’s dropped…
Formula 1: Liam Lawson shines in Dutch Grand Prix qualifying, claims top 10 start at Zandvoort
“Overall, we probably wanted more from the car. I feel like I did a good lap. Tomorrow, we…
Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull: Risks and rewards at Dutch Grand Prix
Risk: It seems unbelievable, but 2026 was shaping up to be Lawson’s first “normal” Formula 1 season. It’s…
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-elected
National deputy leader Nicola Willis couldn’t confirm the policy had been through the party’s caucus when asked by…
Charlie the chihuahua was seconds from safety when he was fatally mauled
Sherwood says Kylo is lucky. He survived an attack by the same dog a year ago. And that’s…
Family’s ‘laudable approach’ helps fatal crash driver Kyle Barnett avoid jail
Bell was walking along Whatawhata Rd when Barnett’s out-of-control car went through an intersection, crashing into a ute…
Sam Kawe sentenced after attempted arson of Nelson home with diesel Molotov cocktails
“l know where you live. I will burn down your house,” he said. It led to charges of…
Richard Chambers told Tom Phillips documentary producer he’d ‘love to catch up’ before starting police commissioner job
Chambers responded on a Saturday around 10pm, “I would love to catch up over a meal if you…
Pak’nSave parking fines: Shoppers hit with $85 tickets after big shops
Foodstuffs was sorry Rautela had endured a “frustrating” experience in getting his ticket waived, spokesman Stefan Herrick said.…