Locals help rescue kayaker after cries for help heard in harbour – Stuff
Locals help rescue kayaker after cries for help heard in harbour StuffKayaker ‘incredibly lucky’ to be rescued after overnight…
China’s stronger yuan may pose economic risks
The 100 Chinese yuan or Renminbi (RMB) notes in Beijing, China. Photo by MARK R. CRISTINO / EPA…
Local nurse starts petition over fatal State Highway 25 intersection near Coromandel
The fatal State Highway 25 and Hauraki Rd intersection near Thames. Photo: Screenshot/Google maps A local nurse is…
SPCA raises alarm over ‘constantly pregnant’ breeding dogs
Graeme Ford with a litter of seven puppies rescued from a backstreet breeder Photo: Matthew Theunissen The SPCA…
UK farmer reported to RSPCA for rounding up his flock with sheepdog
A UK farmer has been left dumbfounded after receiving a complaint from animal welfare officials that his sheepdog…
Targeting diabetes drugs at Māori and Pasifika is needs-based, specialist says
File image. Photo: Unsplash * This story has been updated to clarify Martin Stiles was speaking to RNZ…
‘Confused and upset’: What’s going on with the closure of Auckland’s Gypsy Tea Room?
Peter Urlich wants the Gypsy Tea Room to stay where it is. Photo: Quin Tauetau Plans to redevelop…
Cop accused of possessing images of rape, bestiality, child exploitation
An Auckland-based police officer faces charges of possessing objectionable material including a “rape image”, child sexual exploitation material…
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after years in a coma
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati Photo: LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai…
US stocks jump, oil prices fall after Trump calls off threat to attack Iran
US stocks are climbing, and oil prices are falling after President Donald Trump called off his threat to…
Two men arrested over spate of EV charger thefts across Wellington
Two men have been arrested after a spate of thefts at electric vehicle charging stations across Wellington and…
Speeding driver ran into bushes in bid to avoid arrest
An 18-year-old driver ran into bushes after allegedly being spotted driving at speed north of Auckland last night.…