Real estate agent, husband and companies fined nearly $1m for flouting foreign buyer ban
The couple admitted wrongdoing and have been ordered to sell the properties that were acquired without consent. In…
‘Safety of New Zealanders is paramount’: Foreign Affairs Ministry responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel
While the ministry wouldn’t comment on individual cases for privacy reasons, it said “practical consular advice” had been…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
State Highway 1 delays after ambulance and ute crash near Whangārei
“Hato Hone St John responded to the incident with one ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, and two operations…
Auckland puppies rescued after alleged abuse, man faces charges
“It’s senseless why someone would want to bring harm upon these young pups,” Plunkett said. “I’d like to…
Auckland’s Fergs Kayaks hit by three break-ins in one week, man charged with burglary
The windows would cost at least $2500 to replace, he told the Herald, which was hard to process…
Fifth suspect arrested over Buenos Aires gang torture and killings
On Friday, National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich announced the arrest of a fifth suspect, bringing the total to…
Tom Phillips was unlikely to surrender – police
“Police never stopped trying – thousands of hours were dedicated to the search. “Intelligence played an important role…
Rich listers’ rescue of Ubco: Sale price revealed
Jubilee is affiliated with Ubco’s contract manufacturer in Taiwan, TDK. The rich-listers, who hold a majority of the…
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge upgrade likely to cause commuter chaos
It’s one of Canberra’s most important pieces of infrastructure, connecting the capital’s north and south. Thousands drive, cycle…
Three deaths from meningococcal meningitis reported in NZ in past five weeks
One of the cases was a Christchurch school student who fell ill with meningococcal disease days after attending…
Christchurch police still working to identify man with unusual birthmark found dead in Heathcote Valley
Police also found a backpack with him. The man’s death is not believed to be suspicious. Today, several…