Firefighters battling multiple blazes at Tongariro National Park
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park on Monday. Fire and emergency said three helicopters were…
Kiwi traveller accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia from Thailand
Presumptive testing of the substance returned a positive result for heroin, with an estimated weight of 21kg. ABF…
Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026
Photo: SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and…
Ukraine probes more complex attacks as sea drones force Russian retreat
The commander of sea-drone operations for Ukraine’s military intelligence agency says more complex strikes against Russian forces are…
Court date after post-awards drinks
A man left his colleague with a chipped tooth and a cut lip after some post-awards drinks in…
Why your credit card might offer you less generous rewards
Credit card reward schemes are predicted to continue to become less generous, as the Commerce Commission clamps down…
Qantas announces new international flights from Auckland, major lounge overhaul
The new route will mark the first Qantas international services from the Gold Coast in nearly five years.…
Mosgiel shed fire leads to firearms find
A 75-year-old man who allegedly lit a Mosgiel shed on fire was caught with multiple unlicensed firearms and…
Qantas announces new services to Gold Coast and Samoa from Auckland
The Australian airline will launch new routes to Samoa and Gold Coast from June. Photo: AFP Qantas has…
Former PM Helen Clark announces death of centenarian father Frederick George Clark
“Dad was a pillar of the Te Pahu and Waihī Beach communities, serving on local committees in Te…
Auckland school caretaker Ashton Kipa loses appeal over LSD supply to girl, child porn
“Yes all good, make sure you don’t save me as Ash in case your mum sees,” Kipa replied.…
Wellington region to ditch Snapper public transport cards
Photo: SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and…