Auckland fires: Man runs from Ponsonby house as blaze takes hold
Fire and Emergency said it received multiple reports of the Ponsonby fire just after 10am. Five fire crews,…
Whangārei firearms incident: Police and AOS search home, man in custody
Another search warrant was executed today at a Kauika Rd property in the Avenues, supported by the Armed…
US, Israel attacks on Iran: New Zealand family in Kuwait wait to hear if they can return home
Sinsemillia Magele and Sage Magele work as teachers. The children’s aunt, Pauline Toleafoa, is also with them, having…
Pakuranga shooting: Second person charged 18 months after Auckland courier driver killed
Counties Manukau detective inspector Shaun Vickers today said a 35-year-old Waiuku man has now been charged with his…
Murderer Nathan Boulter second in family behind bars for life for domestic violence killing
Boulter was subject to prison release conditions at the time. Corrections has carried out a review of his…
Harley-Davidson hearse offers unique last ride funeral service in Whakatāne
The Last Ride is a service that is available to other funeral homes around the Bay of Plenty…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple’s prison sentence quashed – replaced with home detention
In December, the 85-year-old was sentenced in the Greymouth District Court by Judge Raoul Neave to 26 months…
Cleo Smith’s parents sell Australian home years after kidnapping ordeal
The family had been camping at the remote Point Quobba when Cleo was taken from her tent in…
Stewart Island hunter sentenced to home detention over shooting that killed Jock Davies
Jock’s mother, Sarah Davies, told the court: “Jock, I am standing here for you today as your proud…
Kiwi Olympic star Hayden Wilde shines at 2026 Oceania Triathlon Cup in Napier
In the women’s race, it was Canada’s Desirae Ridenour who went back-to-back in Napier, edging out rising Australian…
Interest rate hikes failing to dampen property prices in mid-size and regional areas
An interest rate rise in February has failed to slow much of Australia’s housing market, with new data…
KiwiSaver withdrawal rules change: Young farmer eyes first home
“The change will allow service tenancy workers to use their KiwiSaver for a first home purchase without having…