Storm damage leaves 1695 homes without power across North Island
A photo taken of damage to a section of line north of Whangamatā. Photo / Powerco “Thank you…
Coromandel and Western Bay of Plenty outages leave 8600 homes without power
“For that reason, it’s important that, if you are affected by an outage because of storm damage, you…
Deadly Eaton fire ignited by Southern California Edison, feds allege in lawsuit
Federal prosecutors on Thursday sued Southern California Edison over its alleged role in the deadly Eaton fire, a…
California officials probe Napa Valley winery about Pickett fire start
California fire investigators appear to be investigating what role, if any, a prestigious Napa Valley winery played in…
Six people charged after causing $1000 of damage during Christchurch protest
Four men and two women, aged between 28 and 66, are due to appear in Christchurch District Court…
Nebraska Department of Corrections reveals extensive damage at state penitentiary
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is continuing cleanup following extensive storm damage to…
Rural Kaipara residents affected by road-metal damage want council reimbursement
She worried about getting a puncture on her way home from work in the dark. Gedye said her…
Snowstorm leaves 160yo orchard near Armidale with $500k damage bill
The Yeomans family’s orchard has stood the test of time for 160 years, growing cool-climate fruits such as…
Report reveals $441 million backlog of repairs for Queensland state schools
Teachers and students at schools across Queensland have been subject to rotting ceilings, dilapidated sport courts and unsafe…
Army infantry training unit reverses ‘bay tossing’ ban
It may sound counterintuitive, but sometimes you have to make a mess to teach Army trainees how to…
Four-and-a-half years’ jail for Moerewa mother who caused lifelong brain injury to her baby
“What you said and did, and what actually happened to your son, is unknowingly opaque because of your…
What to expect along California coast when tsunami waves arrive
Starting around midnight Tuesday, the California coast will experience impacts from the massive quake that hit off Russia’s…