MetService issues heavy rain warning for Northland as subtropical low nears
“A subtropical low is expected to approach the far north of the North Island overnight tonight, then move…
Trump issues 48-hour Iran deadline as nuclear plant strike fuels fears
Tehran said on Friday it had shot down an F-15 warplane and US media reported United States special…
East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick supports inquiry into Fire and Emergency fleet
She said the Gisborne station’s primary appliance was out of service for up to a year, and firefighters…
Several Air NZ flights to Pacific Islands turned around or cancelled due to aircraft issues
Passengers were told by the captain the issue could not be fixed in Rarotonga, so they needed to…
Rotorua mourners raise concerns over cemetery maintenance standards
Karen Gardiner is a regular at Kauae Cemetery, making weekly visits to the grave of her daughter Kristi-Rae…
Chris Hipkins arrives back in New Zealand amid questions over ex-wife’s allegations
That changed on Tuesday when Hipkins returned to New Zealand from Australia, where he was on holiday when…
Kawerau District Council tackles geothermal bore issues, calls for community input
“If people have specific details or further technical suggestions, please provide them, and we will review them promptly.”…
Warning signs for both National, Labour in latest Ipsos issues monitor as election year heats up – Jamie Ensor
Unfortunately for Willis, it seems New Zealanders prefer a “lump of jelly” from “Chris – No Idea –…
Napier’s overnight urgent health service has shut 13 times this year: ‘Not good enough’, Labour candidate says
That includes a walk-in service, known as Napier Urgent Care, from 8am to 8pm daily with doctors on…
Election 2026: National trails Labour on key cost-of-living issue, but gaining ground as Government sees rating rebound
Inflation/the cost of living continues to be the top issue for New Zealanders, as it has been for…
Hawke’s Bay man Ronndog Keefe named as planner of mass killing and distributor of child sexual exploitation material
The self-declared “soldier of Christ” was also planning to attack either a mall or a mosque and kill…
Hamilton City Council audit report highlights issues in spending processes
The 2024 audit revealed “significant areas of concern” in the council’s procurement approach and said there was “improvement…