Far North man, 76, dies in quad bike crash, WorkSafe launches investigation
WorkSafe is also investigating. A WorkSafe spokesperson said farmers were strongly recommended to install crush protection or rollover…
Far North region plunged into darkness after substation failure cuts electricity for 23,000
“There is no evidence of fire or extensive damage on the site,” the post said. “One of the…
Biosecurity NZ sets 120 traps on Auckland’s North Shore amid yellow-legged hornet hunt
“To support surveillance, Biosecurity New Zealand is laying traps in a measured way in areas where females have…
Northland leisure marching team all about fun, fitness and friendship
“Thirty of the teams marched through the morning. The balance finishing after a half hour lunch break, during…
Jaedyn Lovejoy sentenced for his role in the Palmerston North murder of Damon O’Rourke
Two other co-offenders, Windsor Martin and Grayson Gray, were sentenced on the same day on charges of aggravated…
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…
Popular Far North mayor won’t seek re-election in 2028
“I am looking forward to giving my all for the people of the Far North and setting up…
Food For Love charity raises $50,000 thanks to South Island butter bidding war
“So I was like, let’s find [another brand of] butter and see if we can beat that $10,000…
Palmerston North school closed due to asbestos risk from tavern fire
Ruawai said specialist testing may be required to determine whether any asbestos debris or ash has settled on…
Far North power outage cuts electricity to more than 23,000 homes
Equipment failure at the Kaikohe substation was suspected but initial investigations by Top Energy crews on site showed…
Did YouTube TV lose ESPN? Latest on contract talks with Disney
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour docuseries and concert film debut Dec. 12 Taylor Swift reveals Eras Tour docuseries and…
How battery recycling could provide a cleaner source of critical minerals
Those mines are the dirty underbelly of the renewable energy transition. But once a hunk of metal is…