Business confidence at highest level in 11 years, according to ANZ Business Outlook
Business confidence as measured by ANZ’s Business Outlook (ANZBO) survey for November has hit its highest level in…
Dramatic night rescue after surfer dragged out to sea off Piha
A “daring” rescue was carried out by surf lifeguards and police in the black of night on Tuesday…
Highway to stay closed amid spate of southern fires
A Southland highway looks set to stay closed overnight as crews battle a vegetation fire, one of multiple…
SunLive – Rāhui in place after man dies on Mount beach
A rāhui is in place on a stetch of Mount Main Beach after a person was pulled from…
Man dies after being pulled from water, rāhui in place
Surf Lifesaving NZ (SLSNZ) Eastern region lifesaving manager Chaz Gibbons-Campbell said an off-duty Mount Maunganui lifeguard came across…
Auckland swelters during hottest November day on record
MetService warns intermittent rain will add to the city’s humidity. Photo: RNZ/ Mohammad Alafeshat MetService has confirmed Thursday…
Arrests as Hong Kong fire leaves dozens dead, hundreds missing
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades burned through the night, leaving at least 44 people dead and 279…
Government’s reforms will pressure councils to amalgamate – Andrew Little
Wellington mayor Andrew Little. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor says it’s more likely the region’s councils…
Hypothermic surfer plucked to safety after drifting 1.5km off West Auckland’s Piha Beach
“Just after 9pm ,and in complete darkness, Eagle located a person around 1.5 kilometres offshore waving for assistance.”…
Cocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of Tauranga, Customs says
Officers found 17 bricks of cocaine in one container and 16 in the other, among legitimate goods. Customs…
Taranaki trial of murder-accused Rakai Thompson shown recording taken at scene of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley’s stabbing
Later, salt, pepper, bread and butter were found on the bench next to the dish. After Thompson’s arrest,…
Man charged after stabbing in Auckland’s Henderson
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly stabbing another man known to him in the…