KiwiRail issues warning after young people on tracks force train to stop
The anonymous poster advised parents to talk to their children about the dangers of playing on the train…
Hawke’s Bay man hits two holes in one at Lake Taupō golfing challenge
He was relatively prepared in the scheme of things, with his clubs with him, and bought 50 balls…
British bar Alibi defends solo drinker ban amid backlash over ‘woke agenda’
Peters said the decision was also informed by safety concerns, noting the increased responsibility hospitality venues carry for…
Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand, prompting urgent recall warning
There’s been no safe lower limit of exposure identified with certainty, with all exposure thought to add to…
Three killed as Stockholm bus slams into pedestrians
“We need to question him, then we’ll see if he’s going to be released or detained,” Norton said.…
Asian hornet threat: Northland beekeeper urges buffer zones to stop spread
Windust believed Biosecurity New Zealand’s response to the Auckland incursion has been inadequate. He criticised delays after two…
Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
Tauranga City Council to spend $1.49m to stop landfill leachate entering stream
The council approved $1.49m for the upgrades at a meeting on Wednesday. The money was not budgeted for…
Glen Eden restaurant worker attacked by group armed with weapons as customers dined
“They were transported to hospital for medical treatment.” A worker at the Aroha Restaurant and Bar was assaulted…
Baby car seat concerns prompts Commerce Commission to stop PD Mart, formerly Panda Mart, from selling
“We are concerned that the PD Mart Stores have engaged in … conduct which likely breaches the Fair…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay surfer set to compete in Lady of the Log despite injury
The increasingly popular women-only surf competition was started in 2021 by Holly Macdonald and Niamh Jefferson, who started…
Police discover gun, ammunition, after following stolen vehicle in Whangārei
“A search was conducted of the address, with three people of interest located inside,” Rakete said. Further searches…