Whangārei fire contained after smoke pours through Cameron St sushi shop
Kitchen crew were getting ready for a busy Labour Day Monday lunchtime, she said. She did not believe…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
He had noticed the flames in a couple of cars just after 2pm on Tuesday and called Fire…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
On the row opposite, one vehicle had caught fire. Some nearby houses were being evacuated because of the…
Diane Keaton death: Friend reveals Keaton’s rapid health decline before sudden death
“It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.” Veteran actress Diane Keaton died in…
VTNZ defends driver licensing test system after claims officers took money to pass applicants
“After being notified of the alleged offending at the Highbrook branch, VTNZ conducted a thorough investigation and worked…
Hundreds ordered to resit driving tests after Auckland VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicants
There are now concerns that some drivers given pass marks may not have met the required threshold during…
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…
Nelson landlord loses bid to end fixed-term tenancy early after domestic violence trauma claim
The woman said her PTSD was exacerbated by her having autism and, in order to heal properly, she…
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…
Man bled to death after building site accident; St John breached care standards, HDC finds
When an ambulance did arrive, more than half an hour after the first call, the crew discovered the…
Roger O’Byrne’s digger incident costs thousands, appeal dismissed – neighbour suffers ongoing anxiety
O’Byrne, 75, was charged with wilful damage and convicted after a trial in September 2024. He was told…
Waikato accountant Harmon Singh smashes glass over man’s head at pub while on stag do
The 32-year-old appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Friday, pushing for a Section 106 discharge without conviction…