Suspicious scrub fire burns through Coromandel kiwifruit orchard near Pauanui
The fire is said to have burned through multiple trees in the orchard. Fire and Emergency NZ is…
Black Caps greats remember terrifying Indian stadium collapse that killed 13, three decades on
Instead of calling off the game – as would be expected today – the authorities decided to carry…
Grey Lynn house famous for homemade political billboards at risk of being seized
Now his latest council stoush could cost him his house. Council group chief financial officer Ross Tucker said…
Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks as Trump says plan to end war is not a final offer
When asked by reporters if it was his “final offer to Ukraine”, Trump replied: “No”. “We’re trying to…
Officials warn of higher petrol costs from emissions standard change
National supported the principle of the clean car standard, but disagreed with the way the standard was set.…
Hayden Wilde moves on from Dubai T100 chaos after officials’ response
“They put their hand up as well and for the next race, there will be lap counters and…
Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde hits out at race officials as Dubai T100 turns to chaos
A trio of top athletes accidentally sabotaged their chances. Approaching the transition, Wilde, Belgian Mathis Margirier and France’s…
Wesley College hostel closure: Violence among boarders at NZ’s oldest school behind urgent shutdown
“On this occasion, more than 30 senior students left their hostel building at night, entered a junior building,…
Israel rejects Turkey’s genocide charges against Netanyahu and top officials
The statement also refers to the “Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital”, built by Turkey in the Gaza Strip and bombed…
Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean and approaches Bermuda
Melissa smashed into both Jamaica and Cuba with enormous force, and residents are assessing their losses and the…
Louvre jewel theft: Police detain two men after Paris museum robbery
After media reports of the detentions, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said authorities had “carried out arrests on Saturday…
NBA coach, player arrested in illegal gambling probes
He described it as “an insider sports betting conspiracy that exploited confidential information about National Basketball Association athletes…