Tauranga City Councillors get 15.56% pay rise, mayor’s salary increases to $193k
Drysdale said: “I think this is sensible”. “Obviously, we’ve got a pool of money that we have to…
Labour MP Ingrid Leary deletes post complaining Government didn’t invite her to event, despite invite from organiser
Two further stages are then planned and, once complete, the cycle and walking trail will span 15km from…
Tom Cruise honoured with first Oscar after 45-year film career
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Jockey Bailey Rogerson from famous racing family in induced coma after race fall
“She is in an induced coma but they are going to try to bring her out of that…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…
Local businessman and his children believed dead after ‘catastrophic’ Sanson house fire
The father of the children – believed to be in his 30s – was described as a local…
Nervous parents want answers after asbestos found in kids’ magic sand products
“I think he’s probably going to be fine, but just to be safe, I’m going to have him…
Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after mechanical issue found following takeoff
Fire and emergency services were not called to the terminal. However, several airport vehicles were on standby as…
Body found after fishing boat went missing off Whangārei coast
“While this isn’t the outcome any of us wanted, we remain focused on bringing both people home to…
Mum’s double lung transplant a lifesaving gift from a stranger
When NZME visited Carruthers at her home in Halcombe, Manawatū, in February, her rare lung condition had deteriorated…
Everyday kitchen items that may be toxic – and how worried you should be
Gas stoves Gas hobs and ovens burn methane, releasing nitrogen dioxide and fine particles that can linger indoors,…
Whitianga crash closes SH25: Serious injuries reported, 90 minute diversion delay
Road users were unable to access the Whitianga township from the Tairua side of the Coromandel Peninsula. SH25A…