Australian mother Chloe Mowday in induced coma after Vietnam cosmetic surgery complications
“Her body had shut down all her organs,” he said. “The wonderful doctors have brought her back though…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Qantas announces flights to Gold Coast, Samoa from Auckland
Qantas has announced two new services out of Auckland alongside the imminent opening of a new lounge at…
‘Moment of recklessness’: Phone use blamed for crash
Police say an alleged “moment of recklessness” could have caused deaths, after a driver crashed while using a…
Mongrel Mob associate Rameka Joseph Rangi-Te Rito sentenced for gang kidnapping
Rangi-Te Rito, and at least another eight patched members and associates of the Aotearoa chapter, arrived at the…
Teens arrested after aggravated robbery in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
Two teenagers have been arrested after an aggravated robbery outside a Mt Wellington petrol station overnight. Auckland City…
Customs seizes cocaine worth nearly $16m from container at Port of Tauranga
The outer packaging depicting a hamster in a crown. Photo / NZ Customs Hidden amongst legitimate goods, Customs…
Helicopters battle large fire in Tongariro
Residents have been urged to prepare for evacuation as five helicopters battle a large vegetation fire in the…
Bullet-pocked memorial to 1918 lynching goes on display in US
A historical marker from the site of a 1918 lynching that was repeatedly vandalised in recent years is…
Too many laws passing without ‘proper scrutiny’, Geoffrey Palmer says
Sir Geoffrey Palmer giving evidence to Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee in July. (File photo) Photo: VNP / Phil…
Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026
Photo: SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and…
Octagon driver banned from drinking well over limit: police
A drunk man banned from consuming alcohol fled officers after driving the wrong way through Dunedin’s Octagon, police…