Underwear thief who raided student flats loses bid to stay out of jail
Students in one flat installed CCTV and captured Gray entering their laundry room at 6.20am, on August 6.…
Oppo bets on smartphone future as rivals chase post‑phone tech
It has previously specialised in the mid-range market but with the launch of its flagship Find X9 series…
Burleigh Heads guide: Where to stay, eat and explore on the Gold Coast
Burleigh Head National Park. Photo / Unsplash The 5km route takes me around the headland, with lush national…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze rips through Wellington property, residents affected by smoke
“Conditions are very windy, and firefighters are working on the Esplanade as well as on High St,” the…
Health watchdog finds opioid safety gap at Counties Manukau hospital after woman’s brain injury
Over 24 hours, the woman received multiple doses of opioids before being admitted to the intensive care unit…
Rising chocolate prices – Hawke’s Bay dessert shop owner using supermarket deal analysis to stay afloat
“No one week is the same, and you really have to shop around. “Their prices are fluctuating every…
Health NZ confirms measles case at Auckland Grammar, contact tracing under way
“The School has been conferring with the National Public Health Service (Public Health) to develop a plan to…
Meeanee Speedway to kick off Hawke’s Bay fireworks events, firefighters warn vigilance
There will also be a good line-up of races before fireworks begin at 8.30pm. “We have found over…
Crews battle fire at old Fitzherbert Tavern in Palmerston North, residents told to stay inside
“If you live nearby, close your windows and doors and stay inside if possible to avoid the smoke.”…
Donald Trump rules out US vice presidential run to stay in power after 2028 election
Trump, who served his initial term from 2017 to 2021, often mentions that his supporters have called for…
Jetstar passengers stranded in Queenstown after wild weather cancels flights
“They say it’s your responsibility, how you stay, how you survive, and what you do. It has nothing…
Explore Otahuna Lodge, the South Island’s stately homestead turned boutique escape
Otahuna was built in 1895 for Sir Heaton Rhodes, a high-profile pioneer of Canterbury, long-term parliamentarian, a military…