Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Two dead after car flips upside down into stream in rural Wellington suburb
“I’ve witnessed cars having a head-on collision on the stretch before and a bunch of near misses. I…
Intense rains threaten Hawaii dam, thousands told to evacuate
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Two people die after truck crash on SH57 near Levin, road remains closed
He referred all other inquiries to police. A Hato Hone St John spokesman said an ambulance and a…
Fuel crisis: The next NZ shortage could be electric and hybrid vehicles, as customers flock to them
“Rising fuel prices have clearly become a much more prominent part of the conversation,” Simpson said. On the…
Horror weekend on NZ roads as six people die in six separate crashes
One person also died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 43 in Stratford this morning. Emergency services…
Two dead in separate Southland crashes, police seek CCTV of vehicle that fled
“Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Bowman said. Hato Hone St John responded with two…
Gaspy fuel app urges accurate outage reports amid petrol price panic
Gaspy spokesman Mike Newton outlined how users could report accurate information to avoid errors. What should you do?…
Para darts: How the sport is providing opportunities for Kiwis with disabilities – On the Up
That discovery has proved life‑changing for the 39‑year‑old, taking him from throwing darts in his garage to travelling…
Tuia rangatahi leadership: Coromandel student to champion iwi voice
“Educating rangatahi Māori in their own mātauranga means providing a base for youth to thrive in the āhuru…
Lynley Dodd on ‘terrifying’ recognition at NZer of the Year Awards
Beloved children’s author and illustrator Lynley Dodd says it feels “incredible” to be awarded the Fisher Funds New…
Christchurch house fire in Aranui seriously injures two people
One person said their daughter thought there was an earthquake after the explosion hit. “I’m around the corner,…