Man who fell overboard from the Interislander ‘extremely unlikely’ to have survived, police say
“Initial inquiries were undertaken, including further searches of the vessel and attempts to contact the man,” Gifford said.…
Failed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from council offices
The Upper Hutt City Council has trespassed failed Wellington mayoral candidate and controversial social media figure Graham Bloxham…
Pharmac needs more staff and money to speed-up drug funding decision – advocates
The new report highlights progress and persistent gaps in the country’s medicines system. File photo. Photo: CC BY-NC…
Greenpeace protesters who scaled 15-storey Fonterra building cost dairy giant almost $300k
Dr Christopher Holden, 48, Lina, also known as Amanda, Larsson, 39, Holly Dove, 37, Jason Brook, also known…
Shane Jones says NZ First will complain to National over MP’s comments about fishing reform bill
The bill has passed its first reading and will be sent to a select committee. National MP Vanessa…
Exotic mosquito trapping launched in Auckland CBD after larvae found at Queens Wharf
The monitoring programme will last three weeks and will centre on a 400m radius surrounding the trap where…
A+T Quantum 530 launched
A+T Quantum 530 launched by Mark Jardine 31 Mar 23:00 PDT 1 April 2026 Quantum 530 © A+T…
Brandy, Grammy-winning singer and actress, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — It’s been a long time coming for Grammy-winning singer Brandy, who now has her very…
Section of central Auckland road blocked following car fire
A section of a central Auckland street has been blocked after a car caught fire. The blaze in…
Over one million Britons to be handed weight-loss drugs on NHS to prevent heart attacks and strokes
More than one million Britons are to be given weight loss drugs on the NHS to prevent against…
Auckland Facebook car scammer Rohinel Prasad led police on 160km/h chase
As he drove, he switched the headlights of the stolen car on and off, before police spike strips…
Auckland developer fined $35k over repeated site pollution
An Auckland construction company has been fined $35,000 after sediment and concrete slurry repeatedly escaped from a residential…