Roads blocked as armed police secure area near Tauranga Police Station
A witness, who did not want to be named, said they saw a man dressed in “full SWAT”…
California’s incoming wintry storm: What to expect
A wintry storm could dump significant rain and snow on portions of California, bringing damaging winds and flash…
Five hospitalized after helicopter crashes next to Huntington Beach hotel
Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crash Saturday afternoon in Huntington Beach. The Huntington Beach Police Department…
PPTA confirms nationwide teacher strikes as pay dispute escalates
The union’s national executive met last night to consider results from the vote, but 10 minutes before the…
Gisborne iwi commits $5m from future Treaty settlement for kaitiakitanga
Te Aho said any land passing through the district council had to be bought and they were considering…
Gov. Newsom threatens to withhold billions from California colleges that sign Trump’s ‘compact’
Gov. Gavin Newsom is threatening to withhold billions in state funds from any California college that signs onto…
Police appeal for dashcam footage after Raumanga house fire
Police are interested in talking to anyone who might have seen the vehicle around Mahana Place or Raumanga…
Health New Zealand urges caution after measles case located in Bay of Islands
Locations of interest were being assessed and would be updated on the Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora…
Thames-Coromandel: Local body election candidate Danny Topia dies
Thames-Coromandel District Council election candidate Danny Topia has died. “Our council extends its heartfelt condolences to Topia’s whānau,…
Garnet fire burns into grove of giant sequoias; several behemoths are in flames
A blaze raging through the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County has burned through part of a large…
Hāhei Beach tragedy: Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy’s death
“Especially those who are adventurous and have an inclination to test physical abilities and boundaries,” he wrote. Today’s…
Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes possible Saturday
Severe weather alert: Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes possible Saturday Updated: 4:11 PM EDT Sep 6, 2025 Editorial…