Preventable death: Coroner finds Palmerston North Hospital failings linked to death of Erica Hume
“We loved Erica. She was a young, vibrant student with so much potential and all she needed was…
Aussie influencer and comedian Christian Hull praises DoC staff who returned lost wallet
“I was stopping at every conceivable point to look and film and appreciate.” Australian comedian and content creator…
Alerts issued as thunderstorms with tornado and flood threat to lash North Island
From Thursday, 6pm to 6.30am today, 6200 lightning strikes had been recorded over the Wellington, Nelson and Tasman…
Orange warnings as downpours, thunderstorms forecast for North Island
Further west, a heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty areas from Whakatāne westwards, including…
Whānau pay tribute to Hokianga kuia Tārati Buckley, allegedly murdered in Far North
A 26-year-old man was charged with her murder, as well as arson, burglary, theft of a motor vehicle,…
Man accused of woman’s murder appears in Whangārei District Court
“We attended the registered owner’s address in Ōpononi where a burglary had occurred, but the woman was not…
King’s Birthday weather: MetService warns of heavy rain and gales hitting North Island overnight
STORY CONTINUES Heavy rain and gales have drifted up from the south overnight with a band of rain…
State Highway 1 near Manakau, Horowhenua closed by three-vehicle crash, three injured, one critical
“Drivers can expect ongoing delays until the incident is resolved and the crash site is cleared. No adjacent…
Labrador attacked by dogs on Palmerston North walking track
“I’ve never been in such a horrifying situation,” she said. The dogs were “lashing out” and biting Levi’s…
First XV rugby: St Kentigern crush King’s to power into Auckland 1A lead
Perhaps as beaten finalists for the past three years, St Kentigern still have to shake off a reputation…
Police chase Head Hunter gang member in car on rims across Auckland’s North Shore
“No pursuit was initiated, however, the Police Eagle helicopter was quick to pick up the vehicle and track…
Grand Designs NZ’s latest: Health sector overlord takes Ōmaha Beach by storm with $10 million build
The penultimate episode of this season of Grand Designs NZ is about the building of a $10 million…