Air New Zealand passenger stranded for 15 hours at Auckland Airport after diversion
“But after clearing customs and immigration, there was no one there.” The only staff member visible was at…
Rotorua fatal crashes: Police warning after 3 deaths, several people injured
On Tuesday afternoon, a young driver died and two passengers were seriously injured after the car they were…
Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald’s
“There was never a distance goal it was just a time goal. I basically told myself I’d bike…
After Minneapolis shooting, AI fabrications of victim and shooter
An authentic clip of the shooting, replayed by multiple media outlets, does not show any of the Ice…
A tsunami off Russia last year ‘rebounded’ off South America and struck Japan after alerts lifted
The Meteorological Research Institute reproduced wave movements with a supercomputer, using data on water pressure captured in the…
Whanganui shearer Simon Goss breaks world shearing record with 732 ewes in nine hours
In his record, Smith had successive run tallies of 164, 142, 142, 141 and 142. Timed right, shearers…
Woman waited 11 hours at Wellington Hospital’s emergency department, was not seen by doctor
“Throughout the waiting time, I was experiencing severe spikes of pain, so I’d go back to the triage…
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles – ahead of China summit and after US strike
It is Pyongyang’s first ballistic missile launch since November, when it staged a test after US President Donald…
Police locate man to help with investigation of Queenstown assault
Police are looking into an assault in Queenstown. Photo / NZME Police investigating an assault in Queenstown have…
Serious crash on SH1 Brynderwyns: Four injured and road closed for hours
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four crews from Waipū, Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto attended. Two people…
Rolling Meadows festival accident: Two men hurt in Ferris wheel fall
“Our Event Health Services crew responded, along with two ambulances and two rapid response units from our emergency…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…