State Highway 28-Harwoods Rd intersection to get roundabout as part of NZ Transport Agency project
The agency’s regional manager of infrastructure delivery, Darryl Coalter, said the roundabout was one of several safety improvements…
Bay of Plenty’s Napoleon Eketone sentenced for indecently assaulting teen exchange student
According to the police summary of facts, Eketone and the teen had been at the family home, along…
40-plus jobs to go at EIT Eastern Institute of Technology in restructure
The job losses will likely be spread about 25% in Tairawhiti and 75% in Hawke’s Bay, EIT confirmed,…
Why was a NZ soldier guilty of attempted espionage trying to defect to foreign country?
The soldier said he was terrified he had become a target of his own country and all he…
Six people charged after causing $1000 of damage during Christchurch protest
Four men and two women, aged between 28 and 66, are due to appear in Christchurch District Court…
Nelson man Storm Constable-Carter guilty of creating and sharing extreme child abuse content
The 22-year-old pleaded guilty in the Nelson District Court today to 50 charges linked to his possession and…
‘One of the most challenging periods in Spark’s history’: Telco takes big profit hit, reveals new five-year plan
READ MORE: Spark follows Air NZ in deal with Indian outsourcer, Luxon visits offshoring specialist The profit crunch…
‘Final act of violence’: NZ mum, Maxine Puhi, killed by partner in suspected murder-suicide
She kicked off 2024 by getting her driver’s licence and, by April, she started her own cleaning business.…
Greymouth man Ricky-Lee Maynard strangled woman in bed after accusing her of messaging other men
After some time she managed to kick him off, police said. It formed the lead charge of strangulation…
Ahere Gillies and Isaiah Buchanan jailed for manslaughter of Javon Aranui in Hastings
He told both of them their prospects of rehabilitation would be limited if they did not cut their…
Tauranga reverses water services decision, partners with Western Bay of Plenty
Tauranga City Council will now partner with its “little brother”, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and possibly…
Police arrest four youths trying to steal $700 worth of chocolate from Auckland supermarket
Cook said officers stopped several offenders attempting to leave the store and four were arrested. While taking the…