Ngātiwai lands on ‘tapu’ Poor Knights Islands in defiance of marine law change
Once there, the group climbed to the top of one of the islands and erected a flagpole. The…
Auckland ferry catches fire off Waiheke Island
She said the boat was new and had only started sailing a few days ago. “Before we’d even…
Teen friends killed as car rolls 98m on mountain in drunk crash
Neither had been wearing seatbelts, he said. “Although there is no evidence to indicate whether either or both…
Auckland driver Daniel Biddle jailed for Henderson hit‑and‑run that left 14yo in critical condition
“I do accept that you are remorseful, Mr Biddle,” the judge told him. “Of course, that is all…
Armless Chinese man delivers food on unicycle, uses lips to navigate phone to call customers
A man in central China without arms delivers food on a unicycle and uses his lips to navigate…
China delivery man greets US teacher with ‘I love you’ in lift; pair tie knot 5 months later
A food courier in northeast China who greeted a US nursery teacher he delivered noodles to with the…
Tauranga: Poor welding blamed for cargo ship Achilles Bulker’s rudder breaking
Two Port of Tauranga pilots – one qualified and one trainee – were aboard. With the ship’s master,…