Nelson police ‘stunned’ by driver nearly five times over drink limit
“The caller rang police about 6.45pm on Thursday, to say a vehicle was ‘all over the road’ and…
Speaker Gerry Brownlee asks court to recall and reconsider Mariameno Kapa-Kingi judgment
That judgment said Kapa Kingi, who is the MP for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau, should…
Beach Hop 2026: Events moved to Whangamatā as weather disrupts Pāuanui and Ōnemana stops
“The reason we are activating this plan is obviously to keep yourself and your vehicle safe,” Beaver said.…
Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Rape accused Xuesong Zhang appears in Auckland court after extradition from Singapore
Zhang’s case was first listed last June in Waitākere District Court, but by then it was believed he…
New Wellington water entity Tiaki Wai opens books, warns of higher costs to households to boost investment
Annually, it adds up to an estimated 14.7% increase from the status quo for the 2026/2027 financial year,…
Police chase across Auckland after car stolen at gunpoint ends in Waikato crash
“He was taken into custody and transported to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition after receiving injuries from…
Cannabis possession charges surge 50% in two years, to 8‑year high
While a person can be charged with multiple possession offences in a given year, the number of individuals…
‘High voltage’: What to expect for World Of Wearable Arts 2026
The World Of Wearable Arts will return to Wellington later this year for its annual celebration of creativity…
Dunedin High Court: Malcolm Duff denies murdering partner Jillian Clark
She said Duff did not seek a continuation of name suppression. Crown prosecutor Richard Smith made no submissions,…
Mandy Boyd: Ten-time NZ bowls champion on becoming a live wedding painter
It was not something Boyd had planned to do but she became intrigued after seeing a video on…
Auckland public transport hits 7-year high as fuel prices surge
He said Tuesday’s patronage was 7% higher than it was the previous week. Auckland Transport (AT) told the…