Auckland aerial fire truck failure sparks warning over ageing fleet
The NZPFU said the “failure” played out in full public view. They said this incident took a critical…
Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by police officer husband
He was subsequently convicted after a three-day jury trial last year, and he no longer works for New…
Former Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson warns Auckland housing plan could cost National votes
About 450 people packed a public meeting on Plan Change 120 in the Prime Minister’s Botany electorate on…
Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…
Whangārei child sex abuser George Ace sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment
Thirty-seven of the charges related to sexual offending against a boy under 12, while the remaining were associated…
Coroner issues warning after girl, 7, run over by mower in Hawke’s Bay farm accident
His report comes with a warning to the rural community “of the dangers young children face while accompanying…
Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
501 deportee Jeffrey Jones imprisoned for possession and distribution of objectionable material
Judge Louis Bidois also referred to the fact Jones had gone on to reoffend here after being deported…
Roaming dog reports rise in Western Bay and Tauranga, but attacks down
Dog incident data The Western Bay of Plenty District Council recorded 30 reports of people being attacked by…
New Android update fixes ‘critical’ security issue on smartphones worldwide
The majority of smartphones across the globe run on Google’s Android operating system, with many scores of different…
Tauranga man imprisoned for rape of his 8-year-old cousin
According to the summary of facts, he would sneak into the girl’s bedroom at night, often telling her…
Biotoxin shellfish warning issued for BoP coast
“Generally, the more algae there are in the water, the more toxic the shellfish get,” he said. Symptoms…