Jett Lawrence took car on Te Mata Peak and used it to commit Clive ram raid
Lawrence approached the man with a tyre iron, took his cell phone and keys, and dragged him out…
Health NZ criticised after teen’s chance to save teeth risked by hospital delay
The Health and Disability Commissioner found in a report released today that the long-term prognosis for the young…
Whangārei couple scammed out of savings as police issue fraud warning
Police were alerted about the elaborate scheme on Monday. Pilmer urged the community to be vigilant. He asked…
The unspoken rules of ‘bring a plate’ – and how to know if you’re breaking them
Proper etiquette dictates that you always ask, “What can I bring?” But then, you have to do it.…
Napier pigeon house leaves neighbours at ‘wits’ end’, council says there’s nothing it can do
The council says it cannot take action “as the birds are nesting of their own volition” and “there…
Whangārei councillors respond to ‘woke’ comments by Deputy Mayor
The article claimed to have obtained a copy of a “tell-all” interview Halse had with Concerned Residents of…
SPCA worker injured retrieving runaway cat after man frees shelter animals in Nelson
Nelson centre manager Amy Sturkenboom said all the animals were found within a couple of days, with the…
Hawke’s Bay helicopter crew rescues man after headfirst 100m fall down hillside
Murphy miraculously survived the fall but suffered 11 broken ribs, a perforated lung and a broken foot, turning…
The Great New Zealand Road Trip – Nine Questions with Police Commissioner Richard Chambers
My family and I lived in France last year and people are sometimes surprised when I say that…
Skin cancer: Some Bay of Plenty patients may face longer waits for surgery after funding change
“We have explored all current options to secure additional funding, but none have been successful.” Funding would now…
Night joggers followed by Aaron Fahey; convicted and fined in Nelson court for indecent gesture
His behaviour, which included following the girls, frightened them to the extent that the younger girl began to…
Hawke’s Bay fires: Penalty of fine criticised as ‘economic incentive to burn’
“$300 is not a deterrent. It’s actually an economic incentive to burn,” Graham said. “I rang the Pollution…