Holiday briefing: Gold turns from a risk haven to a speculative play
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news precious metals prices are…
Neighbours of Kāinga Ora ‘helpless’ as tenant regularly throws household items over fence
In September, she laid a formal complaint with Kāinga Ora, and has continued to contact them when she…
‘Only takes one spark’: Fireworks banned at multiple holiday hotspots
Fireworks have been banned in several locations over the holidays. Photo: Robert Smith/RNZ The private use of fireworks…
Wellington family lose all their possessions in Karori house fire
She said the back deck of the home was ablaze and she rallied her mother, Martha, and her…
Drivers cautioned as rain, wind bear down ahead of Xmas
Kiwis have been warned of a “hairy few days” of unsettled weather in the lead up to Christmas,…
Mt Ruapehu ski accident: Kiwi teen Charlie Lane’s road to recovery to continue into new year
“He’s still got a long way to go.” The teen fell about eight metres off a cliff while…
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies age 74
Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit Driving Home for Christmas, has died at…
Man hospitalised after falling from Paritutu Rock
Paritutu Rock and nearby rock islands in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Photo: Jordan Tan / 123rf A man…
Large sinkhole swallows boats on UK canal
UK police declared a major incident after a sinkhole opened up under a canal, draining part of it…
India free trade agreement a ‘good step forward’
Labour will not say if it will give its backing to the government’s free trade agreement (FTA) with…
Police appeal for witnesses after pedestrian seriously hurt
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Injured person extricated | Otago Daily Times Online News
Firefighters use an aerial unit to extricate a person with serious injuries from a two-storey building in Victoria…