Harness racing: Relief as driver Nathan Williamson’s condition improves after shocking race fall
“We were able to have a brief conversation with him this morning and that was such a relief,”…
1 person seriously injured in Christchurch Akaroa Rd crash involving car and cyclist
One person in a serious condition was transported to hospital by helicopter. The St John spokesperson said one…
US troops killed in Isis attack on joint patrol in Syria’s Palmyra
Three other injured US troops were “doing well”, Trump said. The soldiers “were conducting a key leader engagement”…
Givealittle report: Which city in New Zealand is the most generous?
Wānaka woman Emma Holden received $417,000 in donations to help her cover costs for cutting-edge cancer treatment. The…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…
Calls grow for green arrow at ‘dangerous’ Guppy Rd lights in Napier
This leads to “chaos” on a near-daily basis, resident Paul Cushing says. Cushing, who has lived in the…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Alexandra Park crash: Harness racing driver Nathan Williamson seriously hurt
It’s not immediately clear if the married father was struck by following racers, but a Hato Hone St…
Whangārei Otaika Shopping Centre incident: two people arrested
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Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…
Auckland couple charged with kidnapping, assault after luring victim with Marketplace car sale
An alleged offender made the victim get into the vehicle to withdraw more money from a Stoddard Rd…
Christmas lights dispute: Melbourne couple warned of $9k council fine
Christmas elves, gingerbread men and teddy bears also feature in the sprawling and flashy sideshow. However, Hume City…