Ōtāhuhu house fire: Grieving widow’s second tragedy after fatal fire in sleepout claims life
Police investigating the fire determined there are “no suspicious circumstances”. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said…
Conan O’Brien on being ‘dragged’ into Rob and Michele Reiner tragedy
“If you’re a known person, your name is going to get dragged into things sometimes, but it is…
Northland yacht rescue: Coastguard skipper says failed engine nearly ended in tragedy
“We were bouncing through waves … we spent a lot of time in the air as you drive…
Whakaari survivor pilot finds love and healing after White Island tragedy
“I looked over my shoulder to see a huge plume of ash and debris blasting out of the…
Deadliest Catch tragedy: New details on Todd Meadows’ death at sea
The Coast Guard said it was investigating the case as it does with any death. Aleutian Lady captain…
Walking the journey together: Woman organises gathering of widows after personal tragedy
Gilmartin had been living in Wellington at the time of Matthew’s death. Their children were just 4 and…
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slips
“Obviously, for me on a personal level, I was feeling very conflicted with the timing of the wedding…
Dreamstate festival tragedy in Sydney as man dies and six rushed to hospital
Officers from the South West Metropolitan Region were patrolling the site of the festival on Saturday night when…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Why Tauranga City Council commissioned external review
In an emergency meeting on Monday, the council voted to appoint an external person to lead an organisational…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Tauranga City Council votes for external review
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and council chief executive Marty Grenfell announced the next day there would be an…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Other tragedies and disasters revisited
1950, Ranui Shipwreck On December 28, 1950, the passenger launch Ranui capsized and was smashed to pieces on…
Community gathers for Mount Maunganui evening vigil one week after landslide tragedy
“Sad for Mauao and sad for those people who have lost their lives. It’s just so, so very…