Fatigue caused Tauranga teen Keanan Coetzee’s fatal SH2 crash – coroner
Coetzee, a Year 13 student at Tauranga Boys’ College, was driving to work experience in Kawerau on State…
Ikea click and collect paused as demand overwhelms new Sylvia Park store
Ikea opened on December 4 in Auckland to mass fanfare, with more than 800 people queueing up to…
Haeata Community Campus mouldy lunch probe finds school most likely mixed up food, not supplier
“We know the issue caused a lot of concern among parents and students at the school, so we…
Swiss tourist Patrick Keusch admits causing crash that killed Glenda Douglas
The court heard that there was no sentencing date available until the new year, despite defence lawyer Grant…
Asperitas clouds: ‘Wavy’ clouds caused by thunderstorms seen across New Zealand skies
While the exact cause of the waves is “difficult” to say, White suspects it could be due to…
CAA says ‘it’s safe to fly’ after global Airbus A320 software issue causes chaos
Air New Zealand has been cleared to temporarily resume flights with its Airbus A320 fleet after the chaotic…
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…
Jayden Wells caused $45k damage to Broadgreen House, injured police dog, threatened ex
“You have caused the wider Nelson community to incur significant costs for remedying damage caused by your impulsive,…
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…
Drug‑impaired truck driver jailed over fatal Waimate crash
He cited aggravating features including “enormous” levels of harm to Weir’s family, the level of drugs in his…
Kerikeri Street Party cancelled as Brynderwyns closures, funding hit
“We just had to make a call.” Held every November on the evening after the Kerikeri Half Marathon,…
Hawke’s Bay weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and fires
“With this level of wind, we are prepared for outages, because with the wind comes fallen trees and…