Mum calls for mandatory safety regulations for blind cords after toddler’s death
Between 2009 and 2019, six children in New Zealand died after being strangled by the cord of a…
Fire in Napier school shed treated as suspicious
The spokeswoman said the fire was contained to the shed. Police have been notified and are making enquiries…
The Cure musician Perry Bamonte’s death treated as unexplained as police launch inquiry
“After he passed, a family member was alarmed about something he had been told. It led to contact…
Wellington night sky lit up by ‘meteorite’ flying overhead
But Olson had “never seen anything like that before, that’s for sure”. “Everyone’s calling it a meteorite.” The…
Farmhouse Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raid: ‘Treated like a terrorist’
The fire has compounded the stress of events of a month earlier, which remain raw for owners Novia…
Rotorua crash death investigated as homicide by police
Anyone who was in or around Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday should contact police, Warner said.…
Timaru Christmas tree fire at Caroline Bay treated as suspicious, man arrested
“A short time later, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charges are being considered.” A fire investigator attended…
New Lynn house fire death referred to coroner after investigation
Assistant area commander Waitematā District Katie Pocock said Fire and Emergency responded to multiple 111 calls just after…
Lewis Capaldi’s stroll along Auckland Viaduct delights fans before concert
“We were kind of a bit word vomit and just told him that we were so excited for…
Bestiality in New Zealand: The latest figures, plus forensic psychologist Dr David Jones on how he helps his patients
“It’s across a life span. I’ve got guys ranging from 18 up to their 70s.” He says 10…
Tom Cruise reacts to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban break-up, calls it ‘karma’
“He was painted as the bad guy, and that stuck with him for years. “Tom was really stung…
Northland house fire treated as suspicious after late-night blaze
Firefighters were sent to the fire just after 10pm. A house fire in Northland is being treated as…