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…
Huge bang and smoke at Long Bay Beach after Defence Force detonates flare
A plume of smoke seen rising above Long Bay Beach, Auckland’s North Shore. Photo / Supplied An “item…
Loud bang in Redhill, Papakura leads police to drug find
Police said they were speaking to several “persons of interest” and were conducting a scene examination. “There is…
Invercargill enrolled nurse censured for slapping dementia resident
Pleas for help The teleconference hearing heard the woman had completed an Enrolled Nursing diploma and was registered…
Z Manu World Champs Auckland: Results, winners and biggest splashes
“That was great, I got good form and I’m so happy about it,” JManGo said. “Coffin King” William…
Northern Motorway truck fire: Residents woken by ‘explosions’ and smoke after rig bursts into flames
Wainui resident Glen McLean, who lives about 100m from the incident, said he was jolted awake by the…
Why are New Zealand’s cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?
They want some love. Cicadas emerge from the ground, typically from about December to March, to spend the…
Auckland tenant kicked out of apartment after balcony escape and police callouts
Then, on November 7, Palmer hosted a birthday party and within two hours, police arrived and arrested two…
Volcanic activity has intensified at Sicily’s Mount Etna in recent days
Activity on Etna “increased very suddenly”, the institute said, noting that the episode produced 300- to 400m lava…
Why promising young rugby players are choosing league over the sport they grew up playing
Harry Inch (NZ Warriors) and Saumaki Saumaki (South Sydney) will join Perkins in the 13-man code next year.…
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car, Botany Rd in East Auckland closed
A worker nearby said he heard a “bang” when the car hit the pedestrian and then the sound…