One person dies after boating incident off Napier coast
“Tragically, the second person was located unresponsive in the water a short time later and was unable to…
Large 30-hectare fire on hills near Pōrangahau in Central Hawke’s Bay
It is the biggest of five vegetation fires currently burning in the Hawke’s Bay area, caused by strong…
Accidental drowning: Coroner ‘troubled’ that bystanders didn’t pull 4-yr-old Nia Lohchab from Tauranga Memorial Park fountain and try to revive her
Bates reinforced water safety messaging ahead of summer, saying a child can “slip below the surface in a…
Auckland traffic heavy near Epsom after four-vehicle crash on Southern Motorway
A four-vehicle collision on the Southern Motorway is causing heavy traffic on parts of the motorway network, particularly…
Roads blocked as armed police secure area near Tauranga Police Station
A witness, who did not want to be named, said they saw a man dressed in “full SWAT”…
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…
Truck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway Station on Kāpiti Coast, roads closed
The freight train had come to a stop on the tracks. Police said both the truck and train…
Rare white humpback whale sighting off Kaikōura sparks excitement
“And you just saw a glimpse the first time it came up to the surface, but we ended…
Teen friends killed as car rolls 98m on mountain in drunk crash
Neither had been wearing seatbelts, he said. “Although there is no evidence to indicate whether either or both…
Teddy Swims gives The Hits host Matty McLean his first tattoo
In a series of photos posted to Instagram, the ink has been revealed: a small image of a…
New traffic lights at upgraded intersections near Tauranga Crossing to go live
“The new intersections will make it easier for people to move around, whether they’re driving, walking, cycling or…
One injured as firefighters battle Northcote house fire, section of Onewa Rd closed
All people inside the house when the fire broke out were accounted for. Auckland Transport said multiple buses…