Police searching for driver, passenger after car rams Ōrewa’s Shoreward Gastrobar, fire lit
Photos from the scene show a small blue car in the middle of the pub, with tables, chairs…
Sharks head for New Zealand to enjoy our summer: Researcher Dr Riley Elliott explains why they come
“There’s this perception that sharks are invading because there’s warmer waters, but it’s not. It’s purely a seasonal…
Bay of Plenty company fined more than $59k for effluent spills
Theriver and its tributaries support a diverse range of native freshwater fish species and Ōhiwa Harbour is an…
Bay of Plenty man Tupaea Mika to stay in prison for drink-driving causing death
Since being sentenced in July, Mika has appealed to the High Court, arguing that his jail sentence should…
Synlait sells Pokeno plant for $307m, cuts net loss to $39m
“It [the sale] gives us a bit of freedom to move forward, and the next six months is…
Christchurch police pause search for missing teen Marley, seek new leads
Marley was last seen in the Christchurch suburb of Opawa at 3pm on September 26. Photo / NZ…
Helios Energy’s $150 million solar farm approved for Hawke’s Bay
It is the fourth solar farm in the wider Hawke’s Bay region to receive consent, and the third…
Christchurch father jailed for sexual abuse of intellectually disabled daughter
The woman was in tears as she told her father she had a lot of hate and resentment…
Ex-Race Relations Commissioner Gregory Fortuin slams Government for not recognising Palestine state
Peters acknowledged the “good intentions” of those countries which had recognised Palestine, such as Australia, Canada and the…
Member of wealthy family convicted over child abuse images granted sentence reduction for donation, experts weigh in
Dyhrberg’s comments come after a man from a wealthy family convicted of having “extreme” child abuse material received…
Search continues for missing Christchurch teen Marley: Police focus on bays around Sumner
The search effort was focused on the Scarborough whitewash area. “Today our search efforts are focused on the…
Police appeal for dashcam footage after Raumanga house fire
Police are interested in talking to anyone who might have seen the vehicle around Mahana Place or Raumanga…