SH1 closed, one dead after crash near Kaikōura
A section of SH1 has been closed after a person died in a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle…
Thirty-three kilo bricks of cocaine seized at Port of Tauranga
Two seizures of cocaine totalling an estimated 33kg have been made by Customs at the Port of Tauranga.…
Location of National Erebus Memorial revealed in Christchurch
A Christchurch reserve with views of the Southern Alps has been selected as the preferred location for the…
Gwyneth Paltrow claims she had ‘Māori divorce’ from Chris Martin
They share two children, Apple and Moses, who they vowed at the time of their split to co-parent…
Man pleads guilty to ramming crowd at Liverpool football parade
A driver accused of injuring more than 100 people by ramming his car into a crowd of football…
Waikato: Wairere Falls Track to stay closed through summer for safety upgrades
“The lower track section remains open and visitors can safely enjoy a tranquil short walk, including the iconic…
Pleasure launch destroyed by fire on Hauraki Gulf, two rescued
Two boaties have been safely evacuated after their launch caught fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf this morning. Emergency…
Family argument escalated into axe attack
By Tracy Neal, Open Justice reporter An argument over a water tank ended with a man trying to…
Hong Kong high-rise fire yet to be put out as death toll climbs
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in years continues to burn, leaving at least 44 people dead and 279 reported…
Public inquiry to be held into disappearance of Phillips children
A public inquiry will be held to look into the disappearance of Marokopa’s Phillips children, Attorney-General Judith Collins…
Chiefs rugby club reveals 2026 jersey collection
the chiefs rugby club, in partnership with classic sportswear, has unveiled its unique 2026 collection honouring 30 years…
Man wielding hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby – were police justified?
She was reportedly bleeding and screaming as he was hacking at the wooden shelter with half of a…