Frankton Golf Centre clubhouse in Queenstown gutted as crews battle major fire
They said crews immediately worked to extinguish the fire and were able to suppress it at about 7.40pm.…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…
Large house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore – 5 crews battling blaze
“It’s happening right now. We can still hear all the sirens and there are tonnes of emergency services.…
Calls grow for green arrow at ‘dangerous’ Guppy Rd lights in Napier
This leads to “chaos” on a near-daily basis, resident Paul Cushing says. Cushing, who has lived in the…
Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by police officer husband
He was subsequently convicted after a three-day jury trial last year, and he no longer works for New…
Christchurch murder: Chantal McDonald named as victim in Nathan Boulter fatal stabbing
On July 23, the 36-year-old stabbed her in a frenzied attack, delivering a total of 55 stab wounds…
Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…
Borrowers get refunds in $15m student loan error
“Student loan interest calculations are complex, and some of the underlying causes relate to before the system upgrades…
Hawke’s Bay artist Ana Iti awarded $100k Harriet Friedlander Residency to create in New York
Awarded every two years and not open for application, the residency is decided by a panel of arts…
Suspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raids
“We do have concerns there could be links to organised crime within and are working with the NZ…
Scallop ban in Northland: Suspected poachers caught after ute pursuit
Flashing lights and sirens caught the attention of a resident, whose home is 50m away from the beach.…
Police seize guns, methamphetamine, cash in Hawke’s Bay raids, three arrested
Five search warrants were executed across Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings yesterday. Police seized an amount of methamphetamine,…