Tauranga crash: Two people injured in two-car collision
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Finley Melville Ives continues Winter Olympics preparation with halfpipe World Cup podium in Canada
The reigning World Champion topped qualification from his heat and wasted no time making his mark in run…
One person in serious condition after truck hits wall in Stillwater, Auckland
“Four trucks are currently on scene assisting police with extraction.” A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one…
Tributes for Lucas Reid, 15, killed in e-bike crash
Lucas, who made a miraculous recovery, was a passionate fan of the AFL and supported the Richmond Tigers,…
On The Up: A bourbon with a Hawke’s Bay twist – the US-made spirit finished in local pinot barrels
Gustafson partnered with Decibel Wines owner Daniel Brennan to produce what he claims to be the only whiskey…
Year in Review: NZ company Woolchemy wins global award for eco-friendly hygiene breakthrough
The award recognises the company’s development of neweFibre, the world‘s first hygiene-grade wool. Founded by Derelee Potroz-Smith and…
Man stabbed with eel spear in Hastings street attack
The injured man was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital. A man has moderate injuries after being stabbed with…
Year in Review: AI-driven chainsaw drone offers safer tree trimming near powerlines
“Over the last eight years, we’ve been developing unmanned aerial vehicles [UAV] like drones,” he said. “Before submitting…
State Highway repairs planned near Taihape and Raetihi in January
Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected. NZTA media spokesperson Blair Cunningham said the maintenance and renewal…
Joe Root, Harry Brook hit half centuries as rain ends day one early in fifth Ashes test
Both brought up hard-fought half-centuries and, with dark storm clouds looming, kept the scoreboard ticking over at a…
Kiwi Ferns trailblazer Kathleen Wharton’s legacy lives on in Far North
Their sons, Brooklyn, 20, and Quintin, 14, along with daughters, Manea-Jade, 7, and Niwa, 4, all live with…
Venezuelan in New Zealand hopes Maduro capture will help free missing cousin
In a prewritten message released after his arrest, Guanipa denounced Maduro and said he was kidnapped by the…