Rotorua Lakes Council election results finalised: Robert Lee, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait returns confirmed
Lee is one of five re-elected general ward councillors, along with Wang, Kai Fong, Brown and Paterson, with…
Trains on Auckland Western Line cancelled after crash at level crossing
They asked commuters to refer to the journey planner for alternative travel arrangements and to ask staff for…
NZTA mobile speed cameras in SUVs earn more than $900k in four months
These fines earned $928,960. NZTA said money from safety camera fines went into the Government Consolidated Fund, not…
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…
Several senior New Zealand politicians caught in global release of personal information
The company describes itself as a “data intelligence” tool to help business sales, create contacts and assist with…
Aydan: Hamilton police seek information on missing man and grey Mazda ute
“If you’ve noticed a grey Mazda ute somewhere across the region, we would like to hear from you,”…
Bucklands Beach fire victims named as father and son Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11, in homicide probe
An accelerant was used in the fire, and it was a substance that was foreign to the property.…
Honey Bear meth-laced beer investigation: $36million Auckland property assets frozen
Aiden Sagala of Auckland died after drinking beer contaminated with methamphetamine. Photo / Supplied. “Through extensive financial investigation…
Marc Patrick Johnson on the run after arrest in DEA undercover sting in Romania: US Marshals offer $17,500 reward
All three men were to be extradited from Romania to stand trial in Texas on serious criminal charges.…
Rocket Lab launches satellite at dawn, stargazers mystified by strange cloud
From Whangārei, down to Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Tauranga, people shared photos of the cloud and its long,…
Coroner finds ‘sub-optimal’ record-keeping before post-op death of Gisborne woman
“Had they known, I am satisfied that a different post-operative care plan would have been arranged.” Private surgery…
Investigation into crash death of motorist in Whangārei
“Officers immediately rendered first aid; however, despite their best efforts, the driver, and sole occupant of the car,…