Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Police select new roadside drug testing device, Securetec DrugWipe 3 S, for rollout in Wellington
Greally said the equipment had been tested for accuracy by officers and an independent forensic laboratory. This was…
‘High roller’: Shock details emerge after mum, daughter charged over alleged $81m fraud syndicate
It is alleged that all the while, the woman was taking a share of the loans for herself.…
Gated retirement village on Auckland’s North Shore bans electric cars due to ‘safety’, move slammed as ‘silly’
“So they had a couple of presentations where they tried to scare us to death with pictures of…
Alleged attacks by teens in Grey Lynn Park alarm Auckland park-goers
A post by the woman’s flatmate said that in the past week alone, a group of teenage boys…
Trump threatens air traffic controllers over shutdown absences
Besides more than 2000 cancellations, some 7100 flights involving US airports were delayed in the US on Monday,…
Ikea reveals New Zealand‑only menu ahead of Sylvia Park opening
Lingonberry Pavlova is a new take on a Kiwi classic. Photo / Ikea The lingonberry pavlova ($4.00) is…
Du Val founders Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke claim a right to silence
Police at a Remuera property of Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke in August last year after the couple’s company…
Tongariro National Park fire: Firefighters recall ‘Armageddon’ blaze
Four National Park volunteer firefighters responded quickly but the blaze was already bigger than a football pitch and…
UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 cargo planes after deadly Kentucky crash
It said around 9% of UPS’ fleet are MD-11s. FedEx said it, too, had grounded its 28 MD-11s…
Jelly Roll cancels Auckland concert at The Outer Fields, Western Springs, because of illness
“Just couldn’t do it this time. Please forgive me.” Jelly Roll has cancelled his show in Auckland this…