Auckland police warn stolen bag may contain toxic asbestos
“Amongst some items stolen is double-bagged asbestos that had been placed in a box. “Asbestos is extremely toxic,…
Weather: Northland set for 41 hours of heavy rain; red weather warnings possible
Meteorologist Silvia Martino told the Herald rain would start spreading south into Northland this afternoon. “The rain starts…
Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga claims Blues ‘don’t want us here’
“We’ve got nothing against the playing group, nothing against the staff that work in there. But the people…
Whangārei paper road dispute: Hunter, neighbours clash over guns and access
Police confirmed they were aware of an ongoing dispute among residents around access to the paper road. Whangārei…
Police and Ministry of Health say nitrous oxide ‘nangs’ use on rise, factor in road deaths
Rotorua residents have become frustrated at a recent increase in the use of nangs in public spaces. Assistant…
Auckland builder admits sediment discharge from apartment site, ordered to pay $5k
“That drain discharged in turn to the Oakley Creek,” the court decision said. A residential development site where…
Warning lifted at Rotorua’s Tikitapu (Blue Lake) after toilet leak contamination scare
The fault had since been fixed. The toilets were cleaned, and, as a precaution, the area was cordoned…
Travel warning issued for New Zealanders in Mexico after head of cartel killed
Cervantes’ death has sparked security incidents across the country with violent scenes breaking out. A U.S. government poster…
MetService forecast: Heavy rain warning, watches for much of North Island, including flood-hit parts
In Gisborne/Tairawhiti from Tolaga Bay southwards a heavy rain watch is in place for 15 hours from 9pm…
Thunderstorms may bring 40mm downpours and surface flooding in BOP and Rotorua
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Trade Minister Todd McClay standing by his India Free Trade Agreement claims as others point out contradictions
“Well, we are telling the truth and we’ve been very clear on the immigration components,” Luxon told RNZ’s…
Auckland’s Herald Island under boil water notice after E. coli alert
Bourne said additional testing carried out yesterday afternoon showed normal chlorine levels at several points across the local…