Ukraine deploys special forces to defend Pokrovsk from Russian assault
“A comprehensive operation to destroy and displace enemy forces from Pokrovsk is under way,” Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky…
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…
Police boost patrols for Tonga v Samoa league celebrations in South Auckland
“Tāmaki Makaurau police will be monitoring the town centres that traditionally celebrate the two league teams,” Mead told…
Suppression lapses for Zac Cochrane-Cope, accused of murdering Joseph Walsh in New Lynn, Auckland
Authorities have not disclosed how Walsh was injured or how the two knew each other. Cochrane-Cope was at…
Mount Victoria death: Man struck by falling branch during severe winds
The death will be referred to the coroner. Police asked people to take care in the current weather…
Strong winds batter Hawke’s Bay, nail salon cabin takes a dive in Dannevirke as wind warning comes into effect
A police spokesman said a truck had tipped over on a renowned windy stretch of State Highway 2,…
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…
Pahiatua homicide: Police urgently seeking Jeremy Robertson, release his photo
Police are seeking Jeremy Robertson in relation to the death of a woman in Pahiatua. “This vehicle was…
No Kings protests against Trump draw huge crowds across the country
“Good Morning to my fellow Americans who are celebrating No Kings Day today. While most of us celebrate…
Author Rachel Weston finds joy and biodiversity in chaos gardening
While writing it, she realised she wasn’t a superwoman who could maintain a picture-perfect garden, manage a busy…
Local elections 2025: Biggest wins and closest calls as special votes loom
Adams, who is now heading into his third term leading the Hauraki District, received 4694 votes, while second-placed…
Company owner defends prank where apprentice sprayed in face with concrete dust
The video was filmed after work on a job site in New South Wales, Australia, the company owner…