Person seriously injured after car crashes into Bay of Plenty river, SH2 blocked
The highway is blocked between Foster and Tāneatua Rds. Police said the Serious Crash Unit has been notified…
Rakai Thompson acquitted of Taranaki murder of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, guilty of manslaughter
The foreperson delivered the unanimous verdict – guilty of the alternative to murder, manslaughter. Te Omeka’s whānau quietly…
Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue
As he drove home about 7.30am the next day, Te Whare crossed the centre line of the road…
Real Life: Diabetes NZ CEO Heather Verry warns of rise of type 2 in children
“Years ago, type 2 was something you saw in adults … 1764577340 we’re seeing children at the age…
Air New Zealand reveals outcome of its investigation into snack supplier Project 32
It added that Project 32 has been working “openly and co-operatively” with the airline to resolve the issue…
Death of Te Anihana Pomana referred to coroner, body formally identified
Friend said the police can advise that the body found in Pukekohe on November 22 “has been formally…
Court overturns will of terminally ill Whangārei man who signed his estate over to ex-wife before death
Now, in a recently released ruling from the High Court at Whangārei, a judge has found that Coleman…
ACC granted leave to appeal court decision ordering it to fund the care of a baby with Down syndrome
The corporation declined hers and her daughter’s applications, and, earlier this year, she took her fight to the…
Immigration tribunal orders deportation of man jailed for raping wife soon after arranged marriage
The man was sentenced in April 2023 to seven years and 10 months in prison after a jury…
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
Other compulsory payments can sometimes add thousands of dollars more. That equates to an average 9% jump since…
Airbus A320 software recall: NZ passengers speak of ‘chaos’, hours-long queues as issue paralyses airports
Birthday plan ‘out the window’ One Wellington-bound passenger said their day began with a text message at 9.30am…
Study discovers wells containing 40,000-year-old groundwater, warns of taking too much water
The median age of groundwater in the Heretaunga Plains Aquifer at a depth of 20-30 metres. Photo /…