Fire crews decontaminated after smoke incident in central Auckland
A hazardous materials unit was sent from Hamilton to assist. Emergency services attending the incident on Anzac Ave…
Two early-morning fires keep Auckland crews busy in Remuera and CBD
After being evacuated safely, the occupants were treated for minor injuries. Two crews remain at the scene, and…
Auckland traffic delays after crash on harbour bridge
Auckland commuters are being warned to expect delays following a crash on the harbour bridge.A two-vehicle crash on…
Kawau Coastguard rescues 2 people off Tawharanui coast after catamaran overturns in water
The circling helicopter guided Kawau Rescue to the dinghy, by then east of Takatu Point, and both were…
Hot chicken chemical contamination fear: New World Te Kūiti recalls cooked chooks, says do not eat
The store said it would give full refunds for the products. “New World Te Kūiti wishes to apologise…
Twenty-three arrests after Tonga v Samoa rugby league celebrations in South Auckland
Police also issued 204 infringement notices for driving- and road-related offences. “This behaviour is not only unlawful, it…
Local elections 2025: Hamilton mayor and new councillors sworn in
“[My] focus is on leading this council to create a financially strong city that delivers the basics well,…
Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch makes emergency landing in Sydney
Another passenger said they sat on the plane for an hour after touchdown, finally disembarking the aircraft when…
Health NZ warns of rising measles risk after new cases in Manawatū and Nelson
National Public Health Service (NPHS) public health medicine specialist Dr Sharon Sime said there is the potential for…
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…
Accidental drowning: Coroner ‘troubled’ that bystanders didn’t pull 4-yr-old Nia Lohchab from Tauranga Memorial Park fountain and try to revive her
Bates reinforced water safety messaging ahead of summer, saying a child can “slip below the surface in a…