Tributes flow for young woman killed in Rotorua crash involving bus and car
Three other patients, who were in the bus, suffered moderate injuries and the remaining 26 people from the…
From 157kg to 70kg: How a Pāpāmoa man turned his health around in under a year
Ben Pamment’s heaviest weight was 157kg. Photo / Supplied The 31-year-old said he suffered a serious knee injury…
Yogesh Rai’s Punjabi hit song Billiyan Akhiyan tops million YouTube views in weeks
But the 30-year-old isn’t just a growing internet sensation; he is a proven talent to local industry experts.…
Harness racing: Gus produces fairy-tale victory in New Zealand’s greatest trot
This is not supposed to be how it works. Queensland does a lot of things well; producing great…
White tūī sighting in Bay of Plenty garden thrills locals
“I saw it one day flying around and in our avocado tree. Then it started becoming a daily…
Australian student expelled after playing in tennis tournament
Aarav’s days are taken up by school, training and homework, his mum told the programme. “I do homework…
Local elections: Court grants recount in Porirua Māori ward seat
“Every person who voted, including my own tamariki and the rangatahi of our community, deserves to know their…
Tauranga residents report higher satisfaction in new council survey
Waste management had the highest score at 84% satisfaction, up from 76%. The council’s reputation had the lowest…
Christchurch shooting: Woman in critical condition, police hunt for gunman who fled in vehicle
“Police and ambulance were called to a Shortland St property about 8.45pm last night, and on arrival found…
Coroner finds Leonard Collett’s fatal fall in Taranaki Base Hospital ED was ‘foreseeable and preventable’
While waiting to be transferred to a ward, he was seen struggling to get back into bed after…
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence leader defends delay in Cyclone Gabrielle alert
Lennan admitted he was “aware that there were significant gaps” in his “situational awareness”. He feared that issuing…