Local elections 2025: Gore’s youngest Mayor Ben Bell re-elected after term of conflict, no confidence vote
Bell, 26, has received 2917 votes compared to 1270 for his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. The…
Government backs three‑day hospital or birthing unit stay for new mothers
The Ministry of Health had been told to work with Health New Zealand on preparing for the change.…
Several dead after Tennessee factory explosion, 19 missing
The local sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook that Friday’s explosion happened at the Accurate Energetic Systems in the…
Auckland Central Fire Station evacuated after asbestos found in building
The safety and wellbeing of firefighters was “of the utmost importance” and the station had been closed, Stiffler…
UK pensioner hands himself into police station after killing couple
He is accused of murdering Chloe over money, the BBC reports, having argued with her over an overdue…
Fisheries officers catch two Gisborne fishermen with 157 undersized pāua
Cooper said the daily pāua limit was five per person. “This is in place to ensure sustainability. “People…
Another senior Green Party staffer departs as Louis Day resigns from communications role
“I will then be using the remainder of my notice period to tie up some loose ends in…
Coroner labels temporary pools a ‘grave hazard’ after drowning of Napier toddler
Aromaia’s death is the fifth involving a temporary pool since 2014. In findings released today, Coroner Heidi Wrigley…
Education Ministry says some children have returned to school after truancy prosecution threat
Seymour says prosecutions will send a message to parents neglecting their legal duty. “Children who don’t attend school…
Emergency services respond after Merivale crash leaves three people injured
It appears the Land Rover Defender struck several other vehicles in the street, causing varying degrees of damage.…
Family relieved after Whangārei builder Jared Carter found safe
Whangārei dad Jared Carter, 40, was last seen on Tuesday driving his orange Nissan Murano. He has contacted…
Man charged with smashing Winston Peter’s window appears in court, pleads not guilty
Judge Ryan allowed suppression to stay in place until his next hearing in February, at which point more…