Man charged with impersonating officer after joining police convoy while disqualified and armed
“It was quite the unexpected find,” Armstrong said. “Our team is extremely pleased to be able to remove…
Emergency services respond after car goes into water on Turret Rd, Tauranga
A police officer at the scene told NZME a male driver of the vehicle was taken to Tauranga…
First ever wheelchair user flies into space – NZ Herald
First ever wheelchair user flies into space NZ HeraldWheelchair user flies into space in world first RNZParaplegic engineer becomes first…
Police track fleeing driver on cameras before fiery Tauranga crash
Firefighters responded to the crash on Monday afternoon. Photo / NZME A vehicle burst into flames in Tauranga…
Year in Review: Pastures Past – Plague rats in New Zealand in 1900
However, New Zealand also had a brush with plague rats in 1900, as seen in the newspapers below.…
Mt Ruapehu ski accident: Kiwi teen Charlie Lane’s road to recovery to continue into new year
“He’s still got a long way to go.” The teen fell about eight metres off a cliff while…
Gaslighting can mar holiday gatherings. Here’s how to identify, avoid it
Gaslighting in your family can be disguised with loving and caring messages that seem to demonstrate warmth and…
Nelson mechanic Marie Hearn pleads guilty to shooting colleague’s cars
According to the police summary of facts, she fired about eight rounds at the two cars, hitting both…
Timaru fatal crash: Member of public comes across a car crashed into a power pole with body inside
“Please avoid the area if possible,” police said. It comes on the same piece of road where five…
Hawke’s Bay kaumātua with cancer retires after 35 years supporting disabled into work
Edwards started working with people with challenges, youth at risk and the Department of Corrections in 1989 and…
Rotorua local guide: where to eat, shop and relax like a resident
River’s Catch. Photo / Neat Places Rotorua’s best-baked goods City workers have two main pit stops depending on…
Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…