Whitianga orca encounter: Swimmers 3m from ‘massive’ dorsal fin.
Being camera-shy, Aull said they turned to avoid being filmed – only to be confronted with a “huge…
Ōtūmoetai waterfront plagued by drug use, speeding – residents demand action
McHardy said drug use and deals happened in cars parked on the grass verge across from homes. Up…
Rural Kaipara residents affected by road-metal damage want council reimbursement
She worried about getting a puncture on her way home from work in the dark. Gedye said her…
Pāpāmoa residents oppose three-storey Beachwater Drive housing development
The 36 units would be leased by the Tauranga Community Housing Trust. Trust general manager Jacqui Ryan said…
What Auckland’s wealthiest are contributing to the council’s $3.49b rates bill
Meanwhile, billionaire Graeme Hart, who has an estimated wealth of $12.1 billion, will need to fork out $224,549…
Stratford dog attacks: 50 birds killed, residents demand action
“I opened the curtains to see out the back, a whole lot of feathers and chickens just everywhere.…
Heavy snow in NSW Tablelands: Phone and power services down, vehicles stuck
Uralla’s Bolt Inn, a popular local pub, became a shelter for those seeking refuge from the icy conditions…
Renter speaks out about chaotic, terrifying scene during fast-moving apartment fire
MILLCREEK, Utah (KUTV) — More than 40 people were permanently displaced overnight after a fast-moving fire tore through…
Mount Maunganui residents question future use of prime land after apartment proposal withdrawn
The company said last week that it did not proceed with purchasing the site as it “couldn’t come…
Ōmokoroa residents protest toilet near memorial seat
Its new site is near a memorial seat built in remembrance of Kristy Moller, who died in 2015.…
Weather: Some Northland properties still without power after severe gales
The wild winds caused several callouts for Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade, said chief fire officer Jason Campbell. At…