Pale Luka jailed for Upper Hutt home invasion, sexual assault over second-hand iPhone dispute
The court heard victim impact statements from the family, detailing their daily struggles since the violent attack. “I…
Emergency response at Christchurch Airport after ‘smell of smoke’ diverts Air New Zealand flight
Emergency services could be seen on the runway of the airport, with both fire and ambulance crews responding.…
Bulgaria’s ‘Bangaranga’ wins Eurovision, with Israel’s entry second
“We wanted to give to the audience something new and fresh, something that is not expected.” ‘Magnificent story’…
Police carry out armed traffic stop after dramatic car chase in Northland
“It was also reported that weapons may have been presented at the victim,” Fouhy said. Several units responded,…
North Sea crash captain triggered fire, rescue operation and ‘avoidable death’, UK trial heard
Motin has pleaded not guilty and has been held in pre-trial custody. Prosecutor Tom Little told the jury…
Month-long lane closure on Cambridge Rd as Tauriko upgrade ramps up
“All Bethlehem-bound vehicles will need to detour via SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Rd or SH29A and Cameron Rd.…
Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…
Head Hunters members sentenced for deadly assault on Samuel Curle over hoodie
Benjamin Gabriel during an earlier appearance in the High Court at Auckland, charged with the murder of Samuel…
US air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’ as shutdown bites: transport secretary
Airports that were particularly hard hit included the three New York City area airports, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport,…
Lotto Powerball: Are you New Zealand’s latest millionaire?
2025 Powerball wins January 8: $7m, MyLotto, Wellington January 22: $8.3m, MyLotto, Taranaki February 8: $10.5m, Glenview Centre…