Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South Island
Transpower has declared a grid emergency this morning after a lightning strike. “The tripping of the Whirinaki, Wairakei…
Biosecurity NZ urges Aucklanders to report yellow-legged hornet sightings
“We responded quickly to this threat, but we need the public’s help to eliminate any further risk.” Yellow-legged…
Well-known New Zealander appears in North Shore District Court on sexual abuse charge
The alleged offending is historic in nature and relates to one victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
Kaikohe death: Person found unconscious in water dies
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Police seek public help in urgent search for missing Palmerston North teen
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Weather: Heavy rain watch and gales up to 130km/h for central North Island
MetService said the heaviest rain through Tuesday will drench the western side of the Southern Alps, which will…
Far North fatal dog attack: Partner calls for action on dangerous dogs
However, while her partner of 17 years was a victim, he wasn’t an innocent one, Shirley Orchard said.…
GrabOne liquidation: Some businesses still honouring vouchers despite impact
“We get a lot of customers through GrabOne, so it [the liquidation] will affect our business into the…
Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson calls emergency meeting over election complaint
The meeting will be held at 5.30pm, at Mangawhai 1C and online. He requested the public be excluded,…
Rollover involving ADF personnel leaves one with life-threatening injuries at Townsville
A member of the Australian Defence Force has suffered life-threatening injuries in a vehicle rollover in north Queensland.…
Rocket Lab launches satellite at dawn, stargazers mystified by strange cloud
From Whangārei, down to Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Tauranga, people shared photos of the cloud and its long,…
Foxton baby death: Man arrested, charged with murder of 6-month-old
Police arrested a 25-year-old man in Tauranga today. He is due to appear in the Tauranga District Court…