Arrest warrant issued in Auckland for serial conman Vincent Smith after another immigration scam
Smith, now 37, has a history of testing the patience of judges. During his previous sentencing in February…
Rotorua Police make arrests after tangi for ex-gang leader Jeffrey Gear
Ngawhika said in a media release this evening that police were “disappointed that a small number of people…
French bishop who had a seven-year affair with woman resigns at Pope’s urging
A day after the embassy’s statement came to light, Gusching admitted to having a relationship which lasted “from…
Unemployment hits 8-year high leaving 160,000 Kiwis out of work
The figures below the topline confirmed “signs of stabilisation”, said ASB senior economist Mark Smith. The majority of…
Auckland Marathon 2025: 17,000 runners set for city’s biggest race since 2014
The courses Runners will be making their way across Auckland during the 2025 marathon. Photo / Auckland Marathon…
One dead after car crashes into river near Whatawhata in Waikato
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to expect delays. The fatality comes after another person died…
Qantas launches Auckland-Adelaide flights today
She said she had been in New Zealand on holiday for two weeks and would come back. “The…
At least 64 people killed as 2500 heavily armed Brazilian police conduct drug raid in Rio
The death toll stands at 64, including four police officers, a source in the security services said. The…
Hurricane Melissa causes extensive damage in St Elizabeth, Jamaica; Cuba next in its path
Government minister Desmond McKenzie said several hospitals had been damaged, including in the hard-hit southwestern district of Saint…
Sarten Memorial transferred to Tauranga after Te Rapa meeting abandoned
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have moved quickly to provide trainers with a new pathway to the Guineas with…
Hawke’s Bay weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and fires
“With this level of wind, we are prepared for outages, because with the wind comes fallen trees and…
Two new measles cases confirmed, one each in Wellington and Taranaki
The other cases across New Zealand include one each in Northland and Nelson-Marlborough, while Auckland and Manawatū have…