Taliban denies arrest of Peaky Blinders cosplay group in Herat
“They were promoting foreign culture and imitating film actors in Herat, arreste, and a rehabilitation programme started for…
7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue error
He said he was not able to control this when he completed his return and did not realise…
Quote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contest
Luxon first made the comments during an interview with Newstalk ZB in March, saying parents who were unhappy…
The internal journey of the $33,500 Faberge pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist
University of Auckland senior lecturer and gastroenterologist Dr Cameron Shower said the trip could be broken down into…
Police probe after woman who survived 11,000-volt skydive accident found dead in car outside station
She collided with high-voltage power lines and was electrocuted with 11,000 volts. Kirsten Moriarty’s car, a blue Toyota,…
Coroner: Nelson teen driver Tielyr Ayrton killed in alcohol-, speed-related crash
A police vehicle with flashing lights which loomed behind her had not been chasing her, but was trying…
Three double-bunk deaths at Mt Eden prison in a year
“The alleged perpetrator was immediately secured and placed on directed segregation.” Looking for answers Detective Senior Sergeant Martin…
Coroner issues warning after girl, 7, run over by mower in Hawke’s Bay farm accident
His report comes with a warning to the rural community “of the dangers young children face while accompanying…
More arrests after man fatally stabbed in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder. Detective Inspector Scott Beard says four arrests have now been…
One person dies after getting caught in rip tide at Karioitahi Beach, south of Auckland
The Police Eagle helicopter also attended the incident. “One of the men was returned to shore safely by…
Wave kills four bathers in Spain’s Tenerife tourist hotspot
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Small meteotsunami in Napier, East Coast and Lake Taupō
A meteotsunami, short for meteorological tsunami, is a series of long waves caused by sudden changes in air…