Person critically injured after vehicle hits property in Matamata, main road closed
“The car was coming really fast and went straight over the roundabout … it didn’t even slow down.”…
Central North Island’s first rescue helicopter training centre opens in Taupō
It employs more than 150 staff, including pilots, paramedics, air crew officers and support personnel. Chief executive Paul…
Meghan shares unseen wedding photos in honour of her and Prince Harry’s wedding anniversary
There are also two black and white pictures of Sir Elton John performing a song on the piano…
Arsenal crowned EPL champions for first time in 22 years after Manchester City draw with Bournemouth
Yesterday, just 48 hours after completing a domestic cup double with victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup…
Truck driver Shamsher Singh jailed in Nelson court for raping woman met on dating app
She said she had been robbed of her voice, her rights as a woman and of the precious…
Police investigate ‘sudden death’ in Blenheim as Wairau Bar Rd closed
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Motorcyclist critically injured in Hastings crash
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Retail spending falls by $160 million in April after March fuel spike
Spending on motor vehicles (excluding fuel) also fell, down $8.1m or 4.1%, while apparel spending fell by $4.1m…
America’s Cup: Preliminary regatta in Cagliari a chance for pressure sailing, Team NZ skipper Nathan Outteridge says
“We’ve got a pretty good core team, but, we couldn’t get all of the sailors we have in…
Warriors fan involved in brawl with Broncos fan in stands at NRL Magic Round
Queensland police confirmed officers removed two men from the stadium following the altercation. “On Sunday, May 17, two…
Fuel thieves hit vegetable stall, mechanic workshop in rural Southland
“I got to work in the morning and could smell the smell of diesel. They’d taken the diesel…
On The Up: Giant wētā arrive on Whangārei island in major conservation milestone
Friends of Matakohe-Limestone Island chairwoman Pam Stevens chooses a spot to release one of the wētāpunga. Photo /…