Hantavirus outbreak suspected in three deaths from cruise ship
A WHO spokesman said: “WHO is aware of the cases of severe acute respiratory illness on a cruise…
Formula 1: Liam Lawson in line for upgraded 11th place start in Miami Grand Prix as former teammate faces disqualification
While luck didn’t go his way in sprint qualifying 24 hours earlier, Lawson did put in a better…
How the Killer Beez gang ‘insider’ at DHL Express was exposed in a 265kg drug bust during Operation Papyrus
“Insider threats embedded within industries that work across New Zealand’s borders remain a key concern for authorities.” Most…
Three people dead in ‘horrendous’ alleged assault in Sydney by family member
“It’s a very extensive crime scene, so we haven’t recovered a weapon at the moment, but we’re systematically…
Kem Ormond: Why persimmon trees deserve a spot in New Zealand gardens
If the inside of the seed looks like a fork, the area can expect a mild winter; a…
Judge throws out negligence claim over Cessna 185 fire in Nelson maintenance hangar
The Cessna 185 owned by Jason Deer of Wakefield, near Nelson, which was destroyed by a fire in…
Hawke’s Bay’s new $25 million hospice granted consent in Hastings
The site where the new hospice will be built. Photo / Cranford Hospice Plans to build a new…
Promising colt Excite lands betting plunge in Te Rapa juvenile feature
“I think he [Excite] is a pretty fair horse in the making as we rode him a little…
Formula 1: Liam Lawson improves in Miami Grand Prix qualifying, to start 12th
“I think it’s a bit too much of a step to catch the guys in the top 10.…
Robotic-assisted surgery introduced in Hawke’s Bay with Royston Hospital urology operations
The first procedure using the robot was performed in March this year. So far, two prostatectomy procedures have…
Taupō couple lose life savings in a ‘callous’ scam by friend Petronella Laatz
Mienie says she did not know that, nor did she realise she could look up the business on…
Cracks in Te Matau a Pohe bridge welds prompt Whangārei shutdown
Cracks have been found in welding inside the steel hook beams. Whangārei ratepayers paid about $17m towards the…