Kawau Coastguard rescues 2 people off Tawharanui coast after catamaran overturns in water
The circling helicopter guided Kawau Rescue to the dinghy, by then east of Takatu Point, and both were…
Hurricane Melissa causes extensive damage in St Elizabeth, Jamaica; Cuba next in its path
Government minister Desmond McKenzie said several hospitals had been damaged, including in the hard-hit southwestern district of Saint…
New Zealand woman found dead in hotel room in Phuket, Thailand; police investigating
Police confirmed to the Phuket News that the dead woman was a New Zealand national. According to the…
Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found on Auckland's North Shore – NZ Herald
Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found on Auckland’s North Shore NZ HeraldInvasive hornet could pose ‘serious concern’ for honey…
US couple killed in Waikato SH1 crash remembered for lasting legacy
“The love they shared was clear to anyone who saw them together, and our hearts break for the…
Boy airlifted from Northland’s Kaikohe School to Starship Hospital in critical condition
Staff called 111 and the boy’s whānau, who arrived quickly on site. The school said its emergency procedures…
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to ‘immediately carry out powerful strikes’ in Gaza Strip
In AFP footage, several masked Hamas fighters are seen emerging from a tunnel carrying a body wrapped in…
Dementia in Northland: Stigma still stopping diagnosis, experts warn
“There’s still a fair amount of stigma out there – people don’t want to get dementia or ‘go…
Dementia in Northland: Loving lies help smooth dementia journey
She has a Masters of Science in Advanced Dementia Studies from the United Kingdom’s University of Bradford and…
Aberdeen hire Lutz Pfannenstiel who ‘died’ on pitch and stole penguin in New Zealand, as they search for revival
In his autobiography, Pfannenstiel also recounts “borrowing” a penguin from a wildlife colony and keeping it in his…
Donald Trump rules out US vice presidential run to stay in power after 2028 election
Trump, who served his initial term from 2017 to 2021, often mentions that his supporters have called for…
Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South Island
Transpower has declared a grid emergency this morning after a lightning strike. “The tripping of the Whirinaki, Wairakei…