Asbestos in kids’ play sand: Safety claims under scrutiny as regulators use supplier’s assessment for official advice
According to internal emails reportedly seen by The Guardian, WorkSafe NZ had challenged recall notices in Australia “from…
Citizenship test: Multiple delays, minister intervened to charge money on per-test basis
The Department of Internal Affairs spoke to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, finding “mixed success” in identifying and…
Family faces overseas treatment costs after Queenstown boy’s neuroblastoma returns
As of this week, the page has raised more than $87,000 from over 1000 donors in about seven…
Body in bag trial: Auckland sect leader Kaixiao Liu coached witness, recordings suggest
Police began their investigation in March 2024, after a fisherman found Wang’s body, which had been folded in…
Pedestrian dies after being hit by van in Red Beach, initially sustained critical injuries
Police confirmed the pedestrian was from the Whangaparāoa area. The driver of the van was uninjured. Police examined…
Auckland man avoids conviction for allowing teen sex work at his Kohimarama home
The judge voiced suspicion that the defendant might have underplayed, to a degree, his involvement in the scheme.…
Hamilton rates: Households face smaller hike after council trims spending
“We’re increasing revenue from non-rate sources and tightening cost controls, so we spend less than planned,” Macindoe said.…
Matakana mum with stage 4 lung cancer in urgent bid to fund treatment
“My dream is to watch my babies and husband grow old in good health,” she said. Goddard‘s close…
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki continues plans for major protest in downtown Auckland
“It’s obvious [the] Government and Police are panicking that big numbers of Kiwis will be turning out to…
Rugby World Cup: Penetana Carter-Smith eyes representing Hong Kong China ahead of potential All Blacks clash
“It’s going to be a challenge, but I’m up for it,” Carter-Smith told the Herald. “It’ll be an…
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Philippines, tsunami threat cancelled
The first images have emerged showing the impact of a shallow magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the Philippines.…
Police at Auckland Domain: Items thought to be human remains actually a rat
“Police are in attendance on Domain [Drive] after items were located near the Domain earlier this morning. “Cordons…