Home destroyed by fire near Tūtira, firefighters warn of dangers of old burn piles
Firefighters had high winds and vegetation to take into consideration when battling a Tūtira house fire. “It’s a…
New Zealand farmer confidence continues to soar in latest Rabobank survey
The Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, conducted since 2003, is administered by independent research agency Kantar, interviewing a panel…
Tom Phillips shot dead: How police’s net closed on the fugitive and brought his 4 years on the run to a fatal end
Before the children were found, Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers detailed the dramatic end to the manhunt.…
Roger O’Byrne’s digger incident costs thousands, appeal dismissed – neighbour suffers ongoing anxiety
O’Byrne, 75, was charged with wilful damage and convicted after a trial in September 2024. He was told…
Ōmokoroa family buy first home through shared ownership scheme
The Housing Foundation’s 100-home development offered first-home buyers on low or modest incomes a shot at getting on…