Residents and rowers riled up over Tauranga Harbour pontoon plan
The council said the pontoon would reduce the response time in an emergency from two hours to 15…
‘Quiet, quiet, piggy’ Trump says to one female journalist, and tells another ‘you are a terrible reporter’
Today Trump singled out ABC News’s Bruce after she asked a series of questions in the Oval Office…
Sir Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley reunite in Christchurch
“What a gorgeous evening spent together, I cherish those moments – they light up my life.” Sir Cliff…
Christmas without food and presents? More families struggling, expected to go without
“I only put it there so the kids see it’s a Christmas tree because sometimes we have a…
Google and Apple blur face of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Dominion Road Boy
“For something like this, it doesn’t necessarily matter, but sometimes the unintended consequences can be more inappropriate,” he…
Newly independent MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, correct votes to support David Seymour’s medicines bill
Last week, the Greens cast two proxy votes for Kapa-Kingi and Ferris against the bill. Kapa-Kingi was contacted…
The shooting in Missouri led to the mayor’s resignation and calls to disband law enforcement agency
The Sturgeon mayor’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Woodson, who has left the department,…
Rotorua SH30A reopens after backlash over traffic chaos and delays
“We acknowledge that the work was disruptive this morning. Traffic build up on Tarawera Rd due to SH30A…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Deaths of Manawatū father and three kids a suspected triple murder-suicide
Last night, police confirmed the bodies of two of the children had been recovered with the body of…
Police and Navy continue search for Whangārei man missing off Patāua South coast
The search continued this morning with the added help of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Detective Sergeant Paul…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…