Police shoot at man brandishing ‘large bladed weapon’ in Wellington
Police deployed pepper spray on arrival. The man then retreated to a room in the house and refused…
Severe wind risk: MetService warns South Island residents to stay alert
The watch has been issued for 11 hours from 2pm today until 1am tomorrow for Canterbury, and eight…
Helios Energy’s $150 million solar farm approved for Hawke’s Bay
It is the fourth solar farm in the wider Hawke’s Bay region to receive consent, and the third…
Western Heights incident: Arrest after alleged Fairview Rd assault, Park Rd crash
The man abandoned the vehicle and was later arrested. Police said the woman received moderate injuries and was…
Christchurch stand-off: One man arrested after tense late-night family harm situation
Police surrounded the apartment and urged the man to come out peacefully. He could be heard yelling back,…
Sheet Sherpa Released as Free Solution for Professionals Managing Large Excel Files
Sumer Apps introduces Sheet Sherpa, a free Microsoft Excel add-in designed to streamline sheet navigation and save…
Whanganui District Council removes large pile of rubble dumped at Pūtiki boat ramp
District council waste services manager Morgan Harrison said it was disappointing to have to be called upon for…
Home destroyed by fire near Tūtira, firefighters warn of dangers of old burn piles
Firefighters had high winds and vegetation to take into consideration when battling a Tūtira house fire. “It’s a…
Mount Maunganui dragon sculpture ordered off council land after bylaw breach
The dragon, made from scrap metal, sitting on a large rock at night, at the end of Commons…
Hastings cannabis growing operation busted by police, who say it was just about to be harvested
“There’s just over 200 well-propagated, well-produced plants. You can see they’re coming into production now.” James said inside…
When connected with other national parks, the koala haven would create a 476,000ha reserve
“We’ve listened carefully and we’re making sure workers, businesses, and communities are supported every step of the way.”…
Fourth Hawke’s Bay farm in five months sold to overseas buyers for forestry
Kauri Forestry LP is owned by a family company based in Switzerland and Germany. It plans to convert…