Gisborne house fire: Passerby pulls elderly man from burning home
It was expected the man would be released from hospital today. “A passerby saw the fire, broke a…
Rugby league community mourns passing of iconic coach Cameron Bell
He was one of 13 siblings in his family. His son, Dean, was the Warriors’ foundation captain. Mann,…
Horse racing: Sad passing of female trainer who left her mark on track and future riding star
“She was so tough and even rode in rodeos herself when she was young and could ride anything.…
Energy Minister Simeon Brown puts heat on electricity companies to cut power costs in line with big falls in forward prices
Earlier this year, Meridian gained approval to access contingent water storage in Lake Pūkaki, which has also put…
Driverless car travelled 300m after four-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway, witness says
He suspected the driver had “done a runner”. “All of a sudden, the door on the driver’s side…
Wild goats chilling on suburban Napier cliff-face are enjoying nearby residents’ fruit trees
“We do get calls about them. We are exploring potential solutions,” a Napier City Council spokeswoman said. Wild…
Sir Sam Neill’s Two Paddocks sales surge after death
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Taika Waititi sees death ‘very differently’ to other people, reflects on Sir Sam Neill’s passing
Neill died on July 13, aged 78, from pneumonia. But Waititi insisted he knows it won’t be long…
Mixed weather ahead across New Zealand as school goes back before rain returns Friday
While Stewart Island may see a couple of showers, much of the central South Island, particularly the West…
Disqualified driver Fairmont Leigh crashes into campervan after flipping off tourists in Golden Bay
The 20-year-old later told police, after forcing other drivers off the road while speeding over the Tākaka Hill,…
Are petrol companies passing on lower costs fast enough? – The Front Page
If the price stays below $3 for four consecutive weeks, the Government’s fuel support package aimed at 143,000…
Humpback whales spotted in Evans Bay, Wellington delight commuters travelling along SH1
She said she felt lucky to be able to see them on her way to work. The whales…