Body of teen found in US singer D4vd’s car possibly dead for several weeks
It remains unclear how Rivas Hernandez died, as the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet determined…
House prices New Zealand: Economists say Official Cash Rate cuts needed to boost market
“This also suggests that mortgage rates could have a bit further to fall yet, especially for floating or…
Tairāwhiti doctors say ‘exhausted’ workforce driving latest Gisborne Hospital strike
This week, the doctors said there was still a 37% vacancy rate for senior doctors at Gisborne Hospital.…
Victims ‘traumatised’ after Wadesdown, Wellington, home invasion
Police were called to the Anne St house about 12.35pm after a report of a man entering a…
Porirua dirt bikers ‘terrifying’ sheep, endangering public, police say
“Their behaviour on the bikes is endangering the public, including families using the park, road users and workers…
Pāpāmoa assault: Police appeal for witnesses after woman attacked on street
The unknown person ran across the road, towards a campervan, a small red vehicle, and another vehicle parked…
Beagle dies after escaping Auckland’s Meola dog park, owners say council to blame
Don To’o, acting area manager Waitematā & Ōrākei (Parks and Community Facilities) said the council was unaware of…
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…
Australian was flying crashed plane carrying cocaine in Brazil, police say
The plane was registered in the African nation of Zambia, media reports claim. Footage published online shows firefighters…
Auckland florists say industry ‘in shambles’, plagued by resentment
But many of the florists spoken to by Checkpoint were too scared to raise their concerns with UFG,…
Act stands by MP who said pro-Palestine rally ‘playing terro dress-up’, Greens say Government should ‘show a spine’
“It’s time for the Government to show a spine, sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood,” Davidson said in…
Hastings cannabis growing operation busted by police, who say it was just about to be harvested
“There’s just over 200 well-propagated, well-produced plants. You can see they’re coming into production now.” James said inside…