Man charged with murder after woman found dead in central Auckland apartment
Police said they were responding to a report of an assault. Photo / Supplied Baldwin said a 38-year-old…
Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean and approaches Bermuda
Melissa smashed into both Jamaica and Cuba with enormous force, and residents are assessing their losses and the…
One dead after car crashes into river near Whatawhata in Waikato
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to expect delays. The fatality comes after another person died…
New Zealand woman Karla Anne Drescher dies in Thailand hotel room
“Sadly, my mum, Karla Anne Drescher, has passed away while on holiday in Thailand on 27/10/25. “I need…
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…
New Zealand woman found dead in hotel room in Phuket, Thailand; police investigating
Police confirmed to the Phuket News that the dead woman was a New Zealand national. According to the…
Pahīatua woman found dead was ‘devoted’ to family, including son now wanted by Police
Randell Todd, who lives in the US, is currently in New Zealand on holiday for her mother’s 100th.…
Unexplained death in Whangārei CBD under investigation as Bank St remains closed
“Additional information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.” Whangārei District Council confirmed…
Ace Frehley, founding member of rock group KISS, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, lead guitarist and founding member of rock group KISS, has died aged 74. The Rolling Stone…
Brynderwyn State Highway 1 crash: Two dead, delays expected
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said delays were expected on SH1 at Brynderwyn for some time. SH1…
Woman found dead at property near Pahiatua school, police launch homicide investigation
A car belonging to the victim is missing from the address and police are appealing for any sightings…
Waikato double fatal crash: Police appeal for witnesses after collision at Piarere
“We are also asking for anyone who may have witnessed unusual or poor driving behaviour that involved a…