More than 1.3 million Kiwis passports due to expire by 2027 as minister urges early renewal
Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is urging New Zealanders to prepare for the pile-up and plan…
Tom Silvagni’s act immediately after rape revealed
Silvagni, the 23-year-old youngest son of Carlton Hall of Famer Stephen Silvagni and former TV presenter Jo Silvagni,…
What you should know about ‘Bali belly’ and how to avoid it before it ruins your holiday
Bali offers unforgettable experiences for travellers thanks to its year-round warm weather, affordable resorts and cheap drinks. But…
Section of State Highway 26 in Waikato closed after vehicle fire, drivers asked to avoid area
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.” A Fire and Emergency New Zealand…
KiwiRail issues warning after young people on tracks force train to stop
The anonymous poster advised parents to talk to their children about the dangers of playing on the train…
Tauranga residents told to fund asphalt if they want to avoid chipseal resurfacing
Pāpāmoa residents have complained that chipseal makes roads noisier, rougher and less durable, and that some roads set…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Disputes Tribunal orders dad to pay $6500 in school fees after he ignored payment requests for five years
According to the tribunal, the man was experiencing financial difficulties at the time and could not afford the…
Canberra man avoids jail sentence over part in violent home invasion
A Canberra man found guilty of a violent home invasion in 2023, during which his accomplice suggested they…
Pōrangahau fires: Police urge travellers to avoid the area over Labour weekend
The Bush Road and Schaeffer Road fires are contained. “At Schaeffer Road there are dive crews working on…
Auckland couple avoid jail after violent assaults against two children
During the beatings, Tuakeu would say to the victims, “Why did I have to end up with you?”…
Waikato police officer Nicola MacKenzie’s push to avoid conviction after high-speed crash into city bridge
Judge Tini Clark, before she made her ruling, quizzed MacKenzie on her apparent lack of remorse and why…