Partial solar eclipse stuns early morning skywatchers across New Zealand
Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses require eye protection as the sun will “at no point” be fully blocked…
Real Life: Greg Murphy blasts ‘inept’ politicians on road safety ‘failings’
“[But] the drivers are nowhere near. The driving is worse now than what it was back then because…
Operation Mexted: Police bust alleged drug-smuggling ring across Auckland, Waikato
The operation resulted in the seizure of five firearms, $915,335 in cash, 791 grams of methamphetamine, 18g of…
Five with serious injuries after three Hawke’s Bay and Tararua highway crashes in less than 24 hours
A police spokeswoman said the road reopened by 6.30am. State Highway 51 was closed on Thursday night after…
Enliven Disability’s $3.8m apartments open in Napier, giving younger disabled people a home away from rest homes
Churchill’s daily routine reflects the constant effort of living with disabilities. “I need help getting out of bed,…
Hundreds of exotic animals rescued in Brazil’s largest wildlife trafficking raid
The highly structured gang has operated for decades, with some responsible for the mass hunting of wild animals…
Christchurch traffic, earthquakes, weather: Readers share city’s biggest challenges
Many commenters noted Christchurch still had its fair share of rush-hour traffic blockages. Riccarton Rd during peak traffic…
Robert Redford’s death leads internet to shocking realisation – again
But as it proliferated once more today, many other people spoke up with one sentiment: Wait, that’s not…
Armed Offenders Squad arrest man in Far North after alleged threats with shotgun
Because of reports the person had a firearm, the Armed Offenders Squad was deployed, he said. A man…
Sales Engineer Was Laid Off and Was Forced to Take an Entry-Level Job
This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with 49-year-old Damon Duncan, who is based in Atlanta. His identity…
More than 100 dog attacks on people in Tauranga, Western Bay of Plenty in a year
Tauranga City Council animal services team leader Brent Lincoln said the dog’s owner was walking three dogs, two…
Mooloolaba: See Australia’s Sunshine Coast from the canal
The air is calm, but the winter morning is deceptively warm and our jumpers are off before we…