SunLive – Thick smoke over Bethlehem after house fire
A large fire at a house in Bethlehem sent thick, black smoke over the Tauranga suburb this morning.…
Athlete who survived Mt Cook fall dies after cycling crash
A multisport athlete who survived a harrowing fall on Aoraki/Mt Cook several years ago has died after a…
Social media ban for under-16s? MP who initiated inquiry disappointed with ‘predetermined’ outcome
“We are deeply concerned about the degree of social, psychological and physiological harms that are occurring … overall,…
Fine for unreported Hector’s dolphin death reveals toothless system, conservation group says
The camera on-board FV Emma Jane recorded images of a net being cut and a dead Hector’s dolphin…
Over 3000 New Zealanders in the Middle East amidst conflict
A plume of smoke rises from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi. Photo:…
F1 news: Alonso and Stroll detail Aston Martin’s Honda horror
Fernando Alonso on track during Formula 1 pre-season testing at Bahrain. The team has endured a disastrous lead-up…
Questions raised over TVNZ’s editorial independence
TVNZ. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Questions have been raised about TVNZ’s editorial independence after its chair discussed a news…
Man arrested over alleged ‘cowardly attack’ after noisy burnouts
Police have arrested a 24-year-old patched Black Power member over an alleged serious assault which took place over…
Tim Tam note saying ‘help yourself’ sparks outrage, accusation of theft
The post attracted more than 117,000 likes and close to 4000 comments, most expressing outrage on the worker’s…
Social Development Minister says nothing suggests Gloriavale children unsafe following visit
The Gloriavale compound on the West Coast. Photo: RNZ / Jean Edwards Senior government minister Louise Upston says…
Police allege high-speed drunken motorist fled up a dead-end street
A 25-year-old who allegedly stole a car and drove twice the speed limit in Auckland while intoxicated is…
Rotorua retailer granted name suppression over alleged nangs sales
The request was granted and the man was remanded on bail to reappear in court on March 27…