Total lunar eclipse: When and where to see the blood moon across New Zealand
How and where can you see the lunar eclipse? Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki said New Zealand is one…
Four injured in two separate Tauranga crashes
Northern shift manager Gareth Lewis said the incident involved two cars, one of which was on fire when…
Bay of Plenty man charged with abduction and indecent assault
A scene examination was being carried out on Ohiwa Harbour Rd, and police continued to investigate the “heinous…
Rotorua Night Market to remain in council hands and stay in city centre
This was abandoned in December after pushback from vendors and the public, and after a council vote initiated…
Taupō police officer rescues two deaf women from floodwaters
They were on their way to Hawke’s Bay from Auckland. The passenger side of the car had water…
Reversing BMW driver charged after Auckland Northwestern Motorway ‘dangerous’ night stunt
The car was repeatedly crossing lanes and stopped halfway up the Lincoln Rd West offramp, still facing the…
Health and Disability Commissioner finds baby who died while nurse was on break should have been checked
The baby had feeding problems and vomiting, an episode of respiratory distress thought to be due to nasal…
Wellington’s brown tide, Christchurch’s big stink, Auckland’s toxic beaches: Why our wastewater nightmare has just begun
My great-great-grandfather collected night soil, the historical euphemism for human excrement. He came after dark on his horse-drawn…
Cleaning up after a big night out: These two Napier women will do it for you
“We’re not here to judge the night, we’re here to erase the evidence,” Mabey said. “Hosts should be…
Three charged in Northland over alleged assault at Whangārei home on Thursday night
Hato Hone St John said the man was transported to Whangārei Hospital by ambulance in a moderate condition.…
Suppression lapses for Tamlyn May, Auckland teacher who groomed 11yo student
“The starting point is the principle of open justice,” Judge Murray said, noting that May had already been…
Mother of man accused of Jasmaine Reihana murder claims police ‘messed her around’ on night of death
She has recalled repeatedly phoning the police and attending the station around the time of Reihana’s death. Morunga,…