Officer’s bravery honoured for response to ‘confronting’ family shooting
The bravery of a constable – who was instrumental in saving the lives of three victims after a…
Teenager missing on Hawke’s Bay school tramp found safe
A teenager who became separated from a group during a school tramping trip in Hawke’s Bay has been…
Average speed cameras switched on at stretch of lower North Island highway
A set of new average speed cameras have been switched on at a section of State Highway 1…
Seven-year-old boy died after being swept out to sea at Tangimoana
Police have named the swimmer who died in a water-related incident at a Manawatū beach last week. He…
Labour announces policy for cheaper school uniforms
Labour has announced a new election policy aimed at cutting back-to-school costs by limiting the number of branded…
Person dies in water-related incident at Manawatū beach
A person has died following a water-related incident at a Manawatū beach this afternoon. Police said it was…
Teacher struck off for ‘creepy’ gift-giving, inappropriate touching
A Whanganui teacher who anonymously left gifts for a student, touched another girl’s thigh multiple times, and used…
Independent review launched into failed Whanganui flight school
An independent review of Whanganui District Council’s failed $11 million investment in an international flight school has begun.…
‘Safety-critical’ emergency radio aerials damaged in council break-in
Thieves have damaged the cables for radio aerials at a Rangitīkei emergency management building, putting at risk the…
‘I’m good, I’m safe’: Officer struck by fleeing vehicle walking, talking
A police officer critically injured after being struck by a fleeing vehicle near Palmerston North in August is…
Fire truck rolls while racing to Manawatū blaze, three injured
Three people have been injured after a fire truck racing to a vegetation fire rolled in Manawatū this…
‘Active front’ to bring snow, gales and travel headaches across NZ
MetService says Sunday could get “interesting”, with a “very active, fast-moving” front expected to bring heavy rain, snow…