Dave Rennie: Former players react to announcement of new All Blacks coach
“Everyone knows that test-match rugby and international rugby is different to Super Rugby or any other club competition.…
Auckland Transport to compensate 71yo passenger who broke back in public bus
She said the driver stopped the bus and checked on her but offered no apology, while another passenger…
Spinal injury at Tauranga public pool prompts Bay Venues diving pause
She was resuscitated and airlifted to Middlemore Hospital National Spinal Unit for treatment. In response to this incident,…
Government quietly ditches Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s quarterly actions plans
The quarterly plans released near the start of each quarter typically had about 30 to 40 actions the…
Gus Lamont: Parents of missing 4-year-old issue new photos and statement asking for public assistance
Gus’ parents Josh and Jess have issued a new picture (above) and video as part of their plea…
Warning lifted at Rotorua’s Tikitapu (Blue Lake) after toilet leak contamination scare
The fault had since been fixed. The toilets were cleaned, and, as a precaution, the area was cordoned…
Dax Holland homicide: Public welcome at funeral for Tauranga rough sleeper
Holland’s immediate family had already held a private family service to celebrate his life. “They are happy that…
Police seeking John Joseph Paparoa wanted for assault, firearms offenses and dishonesty
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Whangārei dam closed to public after more bird deaths, avian botulism suspected
“We have notified relevant stakeholders and hapū, and will work with them as more information becomes available. “Any…
Police seek public help to find missing Waikato teen Maiah
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Public Service Commission report into Teaching Council finds ‘highly concerning failures’; firm run by CEO’s husband gets $1.7m in contracts
“The council is responsible for upholding high professional standards for teachers,” Roche said. “It must also meet the…
Griffin’s returns Cookie Bear mascot to biscuit packets following public backlash
“Among the thousands of comments shared online, many New Zealanders spoke about Cookie Bear as more than just…