Kaikohe family mourns loss of toddler Dove Gates after tragic accident
The pair would often cuddle for hours watching anime or Dove would sit on his lap while he…
One person dies after boating incident off Napier coast
“Tragically, the second person was located unresponsive in the water a short time later and was unable to…
Rotorua residents confront man after playground defecation incident
Wharekura said just as that commotion started, another resident, who was “7ft and huge”, came out of a…
Mathew David Linch jailed for strangling, assaulting Nelson woman over rent dispute
A member of the public stopped to help and drove the woman to safety, with Linch following until…
Health NZ warns of rising measles risk after new cases in Manawatū and Nelson
National Public Health Service (NPHS) public health medicine specialist Dr Sharon Sime said there is the potential for…
Ponsonby’s Crack Chicken shuts after eight months, to reopen as Honeymoon Avenue
“Because of the recession right now, it’s like something to eat is not enough … You have to…
Conservationist and chimp expert Dr Jane Goodall died of cardiac arrest, reports show
Dr Jane Goodall was an English ethologist and one of the world’s foremost experts on chimpanzees. Photo /…
After months in pain, Waikato girl recovers following rare German operation
Amelia in hospital. Maddy would lie awake listening to her moaning in pain. Photo / Supplied The likely…
Mount Victoria death: Man struck by falling branch during severe winds
The death will be referred to the coroner. Police asked people to take care in the current weather…
Eight youths caught after police spike stolen car on Auckland motorway
“It took off at speed and Police opted not to pursue, as it continued along the South-Western Motorway…
MP Matt Doocey ‘pretty disappointed’ after rock thrown through car window
“If this was you or you have information, please contact Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.” Speaking with…
Strong winds batter Hawke’s Bay, nail salon cabin takes a dive in Dannevirke as wind warning comes into effect
A police spokesman said a truck had tipped over on a renowned windy stretch of State Highway 2,…