Waikato River float warning as Taupō officials highlight drowning risk
This year, with outflows from Lake Taupō expected to be higher than normal, the risk has also increased.…
Brown University shooting suspect found dead – US police
There was no immediate indication of a motive in the twin shootings at two of the top universities…
US troops killed in Isis attack on joint patrol in Syria’s Palmyra
Three other injured US troops were “doing well”, Trump said. The soldiers “were conducting a key leader engagement”…
Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid
“It’s very challenging logistically to respond,” said Ade Soekadis, executive director of aid group Mercy Corps Indonesia. “The…
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,…