Family of toddler who drowned in pool hopes inquest into his death will save lives
A “beautiful boy” wandered into a pool in 2023, he died in his mother’s arms 12 days later.…
Dean Sigley’s final sentence set at 12 years and eight months after new rape conviction
He was first jailed for 12 years in 2024, but a High Court appeal reduced the term to…
Alleged burglar seriously injured in confrontation with occupants
An alleged armed burglar is in hospital after entering a property in Mangawhai – where he was disarmed…
Family of toddler who drowned hopes inquest will save lives
A “beautiful boy” wandered into a pool in 2023, he died in his mother’s arms 12 days later.…
Former paramedics called back to help with ‘exceptional’ demand
Former St John paramedics now working in other parts of the organisation are being asked to jump back…
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Police seek witnesses after man dies following stabbing
Police have launched a homicide investigation, named Operation Falconer, and are seeking witnesses to the initial confrontation on…
Fire crews, three helicopters battle vegetation fire in Hurunui
Three helicopters are helping fire crews tackle a vegetation fire spanning more than 100 hectares in Hurunui this…
‘Significant winter storm’ to stall over South Island from midweek
The West Coast is in for days of prolonged rain from midweek as a “significant winter storm” stalls…
Man faces deportation while son serves in US military
When Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by immigration authorities, his son was entering his ninth month on the…
Hospital security powerless against ‘intimidating’ patient
A woman who waited more than eight hours in a hospital emergency department says security officers appeared powerless…
Extra 33 charges over alleged prison bribery
Police have laid an additional 33 corruption-related charges following a police investigation into prison guards allegedly taking cash…
Labour reveals its 2026 election campaign slogan
Labour has unveiled its 2026 election slogan, “Better Starts Now”, pitching itself to voters as the alternative to…