Minneapolis mayor’s race heads to second-round count as Frey holds lead over Fateh
Wednesday November 5, 2025 State senator Omar Fateh and the incumbent mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, debate…
Fireworks ban urged as Bay of Plenty incidents spark safety pleas
Breeding stallion Rockafella was put down on November 8 last year after being injured when he was spooked…
Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera Paniora
“The way women are treated in a public office is despicable – I hate it,” he said. However,…
Manurewa raid: Teen bitten by police dog as officers arrest two, seize firearm
The 16-year-old fled on foot to a nearby address, but a police dog tracked his whereabouts and bit…
Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
TVNZ reveals Melissa Stokes as new 6pm news presenter
Dallow, 61, joined the state broadcaster in 1993 after earlier working as a barrister. Across his tenure at…
Should you fix your mortgage now as rates fall below 5%?
ANZ economist David Croy said the big question for borrowers was when would be the appropriate time to…
Measles outbreak: Government gives schools updated advice as country’s measles cases spread
“However, there remain around 2000 contacts that are being traced and people are being put into isolation in…
Years of Transmission Gully fix-ups needed as $32m summer rebuild starts
“Resurfacing and rebuilding work will continue on Transmission Gully as part of future summer maintenance seasons. The specific…
Sia denies drug abuse claims as ex seeks sole custody and child support
In her own declaration, filed on the same day, the Cheap Thrills hitmaker asked the court to turn…
At least 64 people killed as 2500 heavily armed Brazilian police conduct drug raid in Rio
The death toll stands at 64, including four police officers, a source in the security services said. The…
Chris Hipkins takes aim at PM Christopher Luxon as Labour launches capital gains tax plan
Asked about those advertisements, Hipkins said he was more than happy to debate Christopher Luxon about his personal…