Christchurch mother calls for bereavement leave to rise from three to 10 days
“Our family lost a child; our children lost a sibling,” Hemes said. “Any family in that situation needs…
Tauranga: Man dies after police taser incident, investigation launched
“A Taser and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) spray were deployed during the arrest,” Loughrin said. The man was then…
Tencent Games Spotlights Future Player Experiences with 45 Major Updates at SPARK 2026
New updates shed light on Tencent Games’ long-term commitment to providing advanced interactive digital experiences for users worldwide…
Auckland man rescues paralysed elderly woman from burning Mt Roskill home
“There was a lady just screaming out for help,” he said. “I asked her, ‘Is there anyone in…
Police investigation launched at Pukekohe North School into alleged fraud after mass board resignations
“Police can confirm we have received a report in relation to an allegation of fraud at a school…
Givealittle launched as Whangārei father seeks Car T-cell treatment in China
“It’s been incredibly overwhelming for all of us, we’ve been dealing with hospitals and specialists and rallying around…
Police investigate boat fire in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
Residents in Beach Haven, Hobsonville and Greenhithe reported on social media they were woken by loud explosions from…
Police investigate boat fire in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
Residents in Beach Haven, Hobsonville and Greenhithe reported on social media they were woken by loud explosions from…
Mama Hooch case: Sexual predator Jaz brothers take sentence and convictions to Court of Appeal
On the same day, Roberto Jaz was sentenced to 17 years behind bars for offending against eight women.…
Government announces who gets prioritised in event of major fuel crisis
In the original plan, restrictions were rolled out at Phase 3. People and businesses’ access to fuel would…
China ‘Madman of Science’ believes budget space travel is viable after low-cost rocket launch
An innovator in China has successfully launched a self-developed low-cost rocket, proving the feasibility of budget space exploration…
Act immigration policy: Erica Stanford says David Seymour hasn’t thought through policy she says will hurt businesses, farmers
She said it “certainly feels like” Act was trying to match the anti-immigration policies of New Zealand First.…