Rotorua SH30A reopens after backlash over traffic chaos and delays
“We acknowledge that the work was disruptive this morning. Traffic build up on Tarawera Rd due to SH30A…
All Blacks 2026 fixtures revealed as Nations Championship launches to reshape global rugby calendar
The Six Nations teams will represent the Northern Hemisphere, and face the Sanzaar nations (South Africa, New Zealand,…
Danyl McLauchlan: The rot at the top of the NZ Police
Jevon McSkimming and Andrew Coster were once our top police officers. Photos / Getty Images. There must have…
Local businessman and his children believed dead after ‘catastrophic’ Sanson house fire
The father of the children – believed to be in his 30s – was described as a local…
Body found after fishing boat went missing off Whangārei coast
“While this isn’t the outcome any of us wanted, we remain focused on bringing both people home to…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Police select new roadside drug testing device, Securetec DrugWipe 3 S, for rollout in Wellington
Greally said the equipment had been tested for accuracy by officers and an independent forensic laboratory. This was…
Everyday kitchen items that may be toxic – and how worried you should be
Gas stoves Gas hobs and ovens burn methane, releasing nitrogen dioxide and fine particles that can linger indoors,…
Life in Wimbledon: Locals reject pub owner’s claim their village is ‘evil’
Wimbledon, Tararua, not so much. The sleepy village of dozens rather than hundreds is a place framed by…
Tributes flow for young woman killed in Rotorua crash involving bus and car
Three other patients, who were in the bus, suffered moderate injuries and the remaining 26 people from the…
Tongariro National Park fire: Firefighters recall ‘Armageddon’ blaze
Four National Park volunteer firefighters responded quickly but the blaze was already bigger than a football pitch and…
‘Tragic’: Queensland crash leaves mother and daughter dead, police appeal for vehicle sightings
A 28-year-old man was arrested a short time after the crash and remains in police custody. Authorities have…