West Auckland police hunt thieves after ‘Infinite Sea’ artwork stolen
“It’s a distinctive piece of art and we’re asking anyone in the public who has information on its…
Aoraki Mt Cook: Search called off for climbers after ice avalanche
The Department of Conservation (DoC) was made aware the pair had not returned to Plateau Hut on Monday…
Air New Zealand accused of unfair downgrade after Rarotonga flight seat swap
“When I went up, I saw that he now had my boarding pass,” she said. “When I asked…
Gore shooting: Police are investigating after firearm reportedly discharged, two injured
A cordon was set up, and a large-scale investigation was launched. Police say gunshots were heard about 8pm…
InterCity investigates after young girls on bus trip left lost in South Auckland
“I just got a call from some random lady and she said, ‘I got your daughters, they’re at…
Family complain to Jetstar after elderly man injured during layover
“We got up 4.30 Monday morning, and there was an email from Jetstar advising us that our flight…
Man arrested with samurai sword after armed police swarm central Auckland
“Police have located and seized a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket, which this man was carrying,” Meade…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…
Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield cause of death confirmed, funeral to take place Monday
Mounfield’s death was announced via social media by his brother Greg Mounfield. “It is with the heaviest of…
Waaka Davis sentenced to life in prison for murdering Aaliyah Wilson after shooting wrong person
However, in Davis’ case, the Crown relied on the legal precedent of “transferred malice” where he intended to…
Rotorua athlete Janie Taiiringa-Roimata Bennett, 16, dies after cancer battle
The eldest daughter of Phil Te Riu Kōiwi Bennett and Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi Brown, she had two…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts responds after judge voids Sth Auckland election result amid voter fraud claims
Turnout in other Auckland areas dropped, but voting numbers in Papatoetoe increased by more than 7%, with all…