Sweden shooting: New Zealand man believed dead after attack leaves two girls with severe injuries
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said the government department is in contact with the family…
New report finds over 1700 Northland kids living in severe housing deprivation
Tai Tokerau Emergency Housing Charitable Trust manager Ange Tepania said the findings are “concerning but not surprising” for…
Alerts issued as thunderstorms with tornado and flood threat to lash North Island
From Thursday, 6pm to 6.30am today, 6200 lightning strikes had been recorded over the Wellington, Nelson and Tasman…
King’s Birthday weather: MetService warns of heavy rain and gales hitting North Island overnight
STORY CONTINUES Heavy rain and gales have drifted up from the south overnight with a band of rain…
Emily in Paris actor dies after sudden, severe illness
The actor was also widely recognised in France for his long-running television work, particularly his role in the…
Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of sepsis complications from pneumonia
“The medical evaluation provided to the Busch family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid…
High blood pressure: Routine eye check uncovers severe hypertension and stroke risk
Clarke’s systolic reading was 200, which put him at risk of a heart attack or stroke. He was…
Future big droughts may be worse than we think – NZ’s past shows why
The Reserve Bank has since used that 2012-13 event as a plausible worst-case drought scenario in some agricultural…
Western Bay Emergency Response Fund hands out $293k in recovery grants
Heavy rain brought down more than 40 slips, including one that took the lives of six holidaymakers at…
Emirates’ annual profits rise despite Middle East war disruption
Flights to and from Dubai’s main airport, the world’s busiest international hub, have been curtailed since Iran’s retaliatory…
Middle East conflict live updates: ‘Exchange of fire’ near Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims
A confidential CIA analysis this week concludes that Iran can survive the US naval blockade for at least…
China ‘Madman of Science’ believes budget space travel is viable after low-cost rocket launch
An innovator in China has successfully launched a self-developed low-cost rocket, proving the feasibility of budget space exploration…