Mega strike: Public sector is walking off the job on October 23 as Judith Collins fires back
They are made up of allied health staff, mental and public health nurses, home support workers and policy,…
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.…
New mobile abattoir upsets homeowner distressed by sight of slaughterhouse on wheels
“Now I get to watch 300-plus animals killed 6m outside my boundary each year.” Neighbour David Taylor said…
Amnesty International chief Agnes Callamard calls on New Zealand to lift its game
Agnes Callamard in December 2024 at the release of an Amnesty International report that alleged Israel was committing…
Auckland traffic heavy near Epsom after four-vehicle crash on Southern Motorway
A four-vehicle collision on the Southern Motorway is causing heavy traffic on parts of the motorway network, particularly…
Trains on Auckland Western Line cancelled after crash at level crossing
They asked commuters to refer to the journey planner for alternative travel arrangements and to ask staff for…
Dog owner Sebastian Marinkovich fined after seal mauling on Tasman beach, loses bid to save pets from being destroyed
Today, in the Nelson District Court he was declined name suppression and lost his fight to save his…
University of Auckland backtracks on compulsory Treaty of Waitangi course
Act tertiary education spokeswoman Dr Parmjeet Parmar called it a “victory for student choice”. “The compulsory nature of…
Aydan: Hamilton police seek information on missing man and grey Mazda ute
“If you’ve noticed a grey Mazda ute somewhere across the region, we would like to hear from you,”…
Marc Patrick Johnson on the run after arrest in DEA undercover sting in Romania: US Marshals offer $17,500 reward
All three men were to be extradited from Romania to stand trial in Texas on serious criminal charges.…
On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with Celebrity Edge visit
Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Oscar Nathan said there were 82 cruise ships booked to visit before…
Truck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway Station on Kāpiti Coast, roads closed
The freight train had come to a stop on the tracks. Police said both the truck and train…