Police chase sparked after more than 200 litres of diesel stolen from commercial property near Hamilton
Waikato western area commander Inspector Andrew Mortimore said yesterday’s call gave police a head start. “By the time…
Ōhope activist guilty of bomb hoax after red suitcase left at council
Police said he should have known such an act would result in the abandoned suitcase being seen as…
School touch champs move from Rotorua to Gisborne sparking accommodation, cost backlash
Gisborne leaders were confident the city could pull off hosting the tournament, saying it already caters for large…
No proof locked Kia hybrid caused Hawke’s Bay man’s death, coroner finds
The court heard the last proof of life was a phone call Potter had made to a friend…
Pak’nSave parking fines: Shoppers hit with $85 tickets after big shops
Foodstuffs was sorry Rautela had endured a “frustrating” experience in getting his ticket waived, spokesman Stefan Herrick said.…
New Plymouth District Council flies US flag for AmeriCARna festival amid Iran attacks, sparking debate
A vendor who had a stall at AmeriCARna said she chose to not decorate her cart with American…
AI ‘Bush Legend’ Aboriginal influencer revealed as New Zealand creation
Meta has indicated the Instagram account was created in June 2025 and based in New Zealand, while a…
Australian writers’ festival cancelled over barring of Palestinian author
“The arts have allegedly become ‘unsafe’ and artists are a danger to the community’s psycho-social wellbeing,” she wrote…
Fireworks still the boom attraction on New Year’s Eve in Napier
Auckland covers band White Chapel Jak, in at least their third Napier New Year’s Eve appearance, led the…
Eastern beaches surf rescues outside flags rise again, sparking safety warning
Mount Maunganui still bumpy but safer At Mount Maunganui, New Year’s Day conditions won’t be perfect, with bumpy…
Rotorua homicide victim named; stepdaughter’s memorial flowers stolen
Nicholas Mitchell photographed a few years ago at dairy industry awards he attended. Photo / Supplied “He loved…
Advertising firm rejects conflict of interest claims amid Teaching Council procurement investigation
Hoskin is married to Brett Hoskin, who is managing director of Clemenger Wellington, also known as Clemenger UnLtd.…