Astronauts set to leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
“This was a deliberate decision to allow the right medical evaluations to happen on the ground, where the…
Lancaster hospital ward to close as health trust faces “significant financial challenge”
The Royal Lancaster Infirmary An urgent meeting has been held after the health trust in charge of the…
Morecambe Bay health trust appoints new chief exec
Steve Williamson The trust in charge of the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has appointed a new chief executive. Steve…
Earthquake-prone Tauranga fire station set for new six-bay rebuild in mid-2026
Career and volunteer firefighters would operate from the new facility. “Cost efficiency features have also been integrated into…
Man charged with impersonating officer after joining police convoy while disqualified and armed
“It was quite the unexpected find,” Armstrong said. “Our team is extremely pleased to be able to remove…
Firefighters from Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa and Greerton respond to diesel spill
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Parole declined for Nai Yin Xue who murdered wife, left 3yo daughter at train station
He was caught in Atlanta in the US state of Georgia by a group of residents who recognised…
Auckland petrol station shooter caught smuggling drugs into Pāremoremo prison
Corrections officers stepped in to end the visit and search Toleafoa. They found 6.4g of cannabis, 1.4g of…
Waitematā Station Plaza artwork opens ahead of City Rail Link launch
Tipene said the artwork, which measured 8m in diameter, was a map of the historical waterways coming together.…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…
Police probe after woman who survived 11,000-volt skydive accident found dead in car outside station
She collided with high-voltage power lines and was electrocuted with 11,000 volts. Kirsten Moriarty’s car, a blue Toyota,…
Russian cosmonaut removed from SpaceX Crew-12. Here’s why
Oleg Artemyev, a cosmonaut with Russia’s space agency, has been replaced on the upcoming SpaceX Crew-12 mission, Roscosmos…