Man dumps home insurance over Tower Insurance’s sea surge assessment
Tower Insurance says the high sea surge risk rating reflected the likelihood of flooding through nearby water systems.…
‘Elephants so big you could see them for nothing’: Inside Mr Ward’s Wellington
A window into a landmark new book exploring Victorian Wellington. In Mr Ward’s Map – a doorstopper treasure…
Gang link in fatal Mt Wellington motorcyclist stabbing
A second man has been charged with murder after a motorcyclist died on an Auckland street last Friday.…
No need for a further inquiry into McSkimming scandal – PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith The Prime Minister says…
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
Nurse found guilty of Australian beach murder
Queensland Police Service The murder of Toyah Cordingley prompted an outpouring of grief across the state of Queensland…
Australian mother Chloe Mowday in induced coma after Vietnam cosmetic surgery complications
“Her body had shut down all her organs,” he said. “The wonderful doctors have brought her back though…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Customs officers seize $15.75m of cocaine at Port of Tauranga
Customs officers at the Port of Tauranga have intercepted an estimated 45kg of cocaine – with an estimated…
501 deportee Jeffrey Jones imprisoned for possession and distribution of objectionable material
Judge Louis Bidois also referred to the fact Jones had gone on to reoffend here after being deported…
Running prodigy Sam Ruthe explains how he smashed the 1500m school record
Running prodigy Sam Ruthe is having a record-breaking year. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The ease at which running prodigy…
‘Special location’ for King Charles and Camilla’s 2025 Christmas card
King Charles and Queen Camilla have unveiled their Christmas card for 2025, selecting a portrait from their visit…