Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its…
Person dead after hit-and-run in Henderson early this morning
Cordons have been put in place while a scene examination is carried out. Members of the public are…
UK grandmother on Indonesia death row flies home
They had been presented before the media in a handover ceremony at Kerobokan jail a day earlier, with…
Coroner: Warnings over cardan shaft brakes after Graeme Rabbits killed by roll-away vehicle
Then it began to roll. The other worker was standing up, and facing the telehandler, and was able…
Police investigating serious assault in Ōpōtiki
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Microsoft offers 365 refund option in U-turn over controversial price hike
Microsoft said 365 (which includes Outlook, Word and other popular apps) was being boosted with the addition of…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Two early-morning fires keep Auckland crews busy in Remuera and CBD
After being evacuated safely, the occupants were treated for minor injuries. Two crews remain at the scene, and…
Dementia in Northland: Stigma still stopping diagnosis, experts warn
“There’s still a fair amount of stigma out there – people don’t want to get dementia or ‘go…
Dementia in Northland: Loving lies help smooth dementia journey
She has a Masters of Science in Advanced Dementia Studies from the United Kingdom’s University of Bradford and…
Hawke’s Bay earthquake: 4.5 magnitude quake wakes thousands overnight
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