Whangārei airport noise complaints remain steady despite 30% drop in incidents
Airport neighbour Neil Pemberton asked committee members to imagine being jolted awake at 2am by aircraft noise, house…
Wairarapa Police issue farm machinery safety appeal after four deaths in six months
”We are strongly urging all farm owners, managers, and operators to review their safety vehicle protocols, particularly when…
Cyclists injured, dog killed in violent Epsom incidents, man arrested
Police confirmed a 49-year-old man was arrested at 7.13am, just eight minutes after the first 111 call was…
Port Chalmers car sunk in sea, man arrested after alleged break-ins
The man was arrested about 9am after he was found allegedly breaking into a Beach St property. A…
Judge jails Josiah Brooking who painted fake Timaru crossing, kept sawn-off shotgun
Around the same time, he was seen as a passenger in a vehicle while tape was being wrapped…
Gisborne library labelled ‘hotbed’ for abuse and safety incidents
Other incidents at council facilities had occurred in aquatic operations (nine injuries, five near misses/risks, two illnesses) and…
Two orca found dead from bycatch incidents in New Zealand first
“My officials are working with the fishing industry and the Department of Conservation to share information about the…
Rival gang members lose right to reclaim patches after High Court appeal
Both men were arrested and charged under the Gangs Act but told by judges in their individual cases…
Biosecurity confirms Auckland scorpion find linked to overseas travel
She estimated the critter must have survived four or more weeks since she had returned from a recent…
Gabrielle Lores loses bar manager licence after police incidents
It wasn’t the first time police had difficulties with her as only two months previously she had been…
Southland police warn dating app users after assaults in Queens Park
Police are making inquiries into both incidents, including working to identify and locate the alleged offenders. “These alleged…
West Auckland stabbings: Officer injured, two wounded in Rānui attacks
“A 23-year-old woman was taken into custody over the incident, and the person with injuries was transported to…