Tauranga council plans fee hikes for burials, but cheaper cremations
Burials and chapel fees, on the other hand, would increase 6%, including 3% for inflation. Examples given included…
Central Hawke’s Bay greyhound rehoming service’s 12 employees ‘living in hell’ at impending shutdown of industry
During the bill’s second reading on Tuesday, Peters said that in the 2024-25 racing season, there were 16…
Qantas cuts some Jetstar services to New Zealand amid rising jet fuel prices
Some include routes between Auckland and Sydney and from Sydney to Queenstown, via Melbourne. Jetstar has announced “temporary…
‘American Lakehouse’-Style Trophy Mansion Hits the Market North of Sydney
A real estate developer is selling his own waterfront estate in Bayview, a wealthy suburb in Sydney’s Northern…
Large fire breaks out in Massey; black smoke spews across West Auckland
Dozens of residents were outside, with firefighters telling them to move back due to the strong smell. Fire…
Emergency services rush to scene of serious crash in Lincoln, Canterbury
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Blockhouse Bay bus crash: Emergency services at Auckland intersection
A traffic light crashed to the ground following an accident in Auckland. Photo / Supplied The person shooting…
More than 120 families saved from domestic violence by Pet Refuge last year as harm levels spike
Alice spent 100 days living in her car with her teenage son and dog after leaving her violent…
Body found in Auckland’s Mt Albert as emergency services flood scene
Police were focused on a block of flats that were set back from the road, she said. A…
Sir John Key backs digital banking, hits out at Reserve Bank push for more cash access
He was named chairman of its advisory group in March last year. Key said the push to go…
Northern Territory floods: Thousands evacuated, crocs spotted in Katherine and Daly River areas
Rivers at major flood levels The Katherine River peaked at 19.2m overnight, submerging homes and businesses, and inundating…
Four injured in two separate Tauranga crashes
Northern shift manager Gareth Lewis said the incident involved two cars, one of which was on fire when…