Christchurch man dies after suspected copper theft from live power box
Emergency services were unable to reach the man immediately as the transformer was still live. A man has…
US Marines sail towards the Iran war zone amid speculation US soldiers could be called on to deploy
“It will be an easy Military Operation for them,” he said. Tehran has nearly completely shut down a…
Whale euthanised after stranding at Mount Maunganui
A four-metre long Gray’s beaked whale on the beach at the base of Mauao has been euthanised. A…
Hawke’s Bay Clifton Motor Camp bach owner calls for council help to move it out of landslide risk zone
Tama Heremaia, a recent bach purchaser at the motor camp, said he was now in limbo. He estimated…
US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies
Vance, who bills himself as a champion of the American working class, said the effort would create “good-paying…
Wallaby pest control ramped up in central North Island containment zone
The Bay of Plenty and Waikato regional councils are part of the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme.…
Police investigate unexplained death after body found in Christchurch red zone
“Members of the public can expect to see a police presence as the scene is investigated.” An area…
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone gathers investor momentum
The under-construction Bukit Chagar Rapid Transit System Link Station in Johor Bahru, the main city in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic…
Coromandel fireworks ban in force as summer visitors surge
“The vegetation in this area is mainly scrub, which is very quick to burn when dry. “It only…
Northland volunteer risks Russian drones to deliver aid in Ukraine war zone
Topzand spent the first month in Kyiv then settled in Mykolaiv, where he works mainly in emergency response…
Yellow-legged hornet surveillance zone on Auckland’s North Shore extended to 11km
“This extended surveillance will involve working closely with more beekeepers.” More than 575 registered apiaries are within the…
Netball New Zealand: Waikato Bay of Plenty backs no-confidence vote in leadership
Compton told the Herald she could not reveal any details about the meeting, only that the motion was…