Dirt bike seized after damage to Belmont Regional Park and farmland
“The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees,” police said…
‘Working mum guilt’ explored in Jacinda Ardern’s new children’s book
Dame Jacinda Ardern was just the second head of state in world history to become a mother in…
Rotorua council election: City’s reputation key issue in mayoral tourism debate
Quizzed on how to improve the city’s nightlife, Barrett said that in interactions across the country she had…
Northland sisters’ Stripey Caterpillar venture celebrates dahlias and butterflies
The girls’ work is also printed on greeting cards and mugs. Their mum Jennifer Ives said:“They’ve gone through…
Three deaths from meningococcal meningitis reported in NZ in past five weeks
One of the cases was a Christchurch school student who fell ill with meningococcal disease days after attending…
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…