Large warehouse building on fire at Port Whangārei, multiple fire crews called
“Fire crews are currently working to extinguish the blaze, including with the use of a ladder truck. A…
Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Balcony collapse leaves Auckland man paralysed, engineer finds ‘serious risks’ at Queenstown Airbnb
And it collapsed. “Fin leaned in the corner, as he was talking to his mate. He just leaned…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Asbestos fears: 30 schools and 30 early childhood services raise alarm over potentially contaminated sand
“So far today, we’ve been contacted by around 30 schools and 30 early childhood services from around the…
Henderson assaults: Man faces 13 charges after multiple attacks
“The behaviour is unacceptable and does not reflect the standards and values of our Henderson community,” Walker said.…
Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
Darfield, Canterbury fire: Crews respond to large scrub fire
Local resident Dean Jenkins said he and others were among the first on the scene when the blaze…
Rebels gang member Ernest Albert’s claim of self‑defence rejected in Mid North stabbings case
Drinks turn to double stabbing According to the court’s recently released decision, Albert was in Kawakawa in June…
UK police arrest two after ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train
Some passengers were getting “stamped [on] by others” as they tried to run, and the witness told The…
Wellington inquest reveals police visited 3-month-old’s family multiple times before her father killed her
Her father was subsequently convicted of her manslaughter and jailed for four years and five months. At the…