Te Kāuta cafe launches in Gisborne as safe space for mental health support
“Opening up crisis recovery cafes, putting peer support workers in emergency departments, having peer-led acute alternatives for inpatient…
Wairarapa emergency centre activated after storm cuts off communities
The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (WRCDEM) said the centre was stood up to co-ordinate the…
Rain and wind from tropics bear down on top of North Island, 13 warnings and watches in force
The MetService rain radar at 7.10am. Photo / MetService Downpours disrupted commuters this morning as a crash on…
Five Big Things That Happened Today: Tuesday, June 23
More weather warnings likely as low bears down on NZ; Jacinda Ardern’s Auckland house up for sale; Police…
Heavy rain, severe gales, thunderstorms bearing down on top of North Island from tropics
A heavy rain watch is in place from tomorrow morning in eastern Northland and Auckland, while Coromandel Peninsula…
Auckland mother Stormy Ryder jailed over neglect death of disabled toddler
Paramedics who attended the scene immediately noticed Tūwharetoa was visibly emaciated, with his ribs showing. But despite the…
Auckland mum Stormy Ryder pleads guilty to disabled toddler’s homicide inside Takanini home
It is not known when she returned, but the agreed summary of facts states she realised Tūwharetoa was…
Avocado industry achieves resilient harvest as Asia and India drive export gains
With less fruit shipped to Australia, Siebert said several other markets absorbed significantly more volume. “China, Hong Kong…
Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South Island
Transpower has declared a grid emergency this morning after a lightning strike. “The tripping of the Whirinaki, Wairakei…