Police officer shot and injured in Flat Bush, South Auckland
A police officer has been shot in South Auckland this morning. Police say the officer was at a…
Man arrested, many injured after active shooting sparks lockdown in Sydney’s inner-west
Paramedics treated a further three people for minor injuries before two were taken to Canterbury Hospital. Sixteen people…
Prime Minister Luxon defends $65k parental income cap in youth benefit crackdown
“But we know it’s quite low, but the reality is it puts the pressure back on parents to…
Bus crashes off SH1 near Hataitai, Wellington; southbound lane closed with detour in place
The closure was extended just before 8am, the cordon now stretching from Taurima St to Hamilton Rd for…
Kiwis detained in Israel after flotilla intercepted get consular support
“If we made it through the night, we will actually see the shores of Palestine and I mean…
Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua in deadlock as dispute heads to legal stage
Lawyer Stacey Shortall, a partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts who is acting for Taurua, said her client had engaged openly…
Government brings in $1000 bonus to keep teens off the dole, speeds up benefit cut plans
“Going on welfare when you’re young is a trap, with recent modelling suggesting that people under the age…
Otago and Southland flooding closes SH90, detours in place
MetService has issued an orange heavy rain watch for the headwaters of the Otago lakes and rivers from…
Tauranga athlete Jenny Bradley qualifies for World Triathlon Championship finals in Australia
Bradley, who is competing in the 65 to 69 age group, said she was one of eight from…
Warriors’ NSW Cup success highlights growth in pathways ahead of State Championship final
With normality returning for the most part, the Warriors have been able to establish teams in the Harold…
Police appeal for information after unexplained death in Christchurch
“We are committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding this man’s death,” Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend said.…
What it’s like snorkelling around Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Australia
I’d arrived in Cairns the night before, staying at the aptly named Crystalbrook Flynn. After checking in, I…