$3.4 billion Coomera Connector stage one to open after construction cracks probed
A section of a multi-billion-dollar motorway aimed at reducing congestion between Brisbane and the Gold Coast is set…
Tool perform songs for first time in over 20 years at first of two Auckland shows
Tool fans are so cultishly attached that they actually (mostly) obeyed. Never mind the mind-bending visuals tickling the…
What happens after redundancy? NorthTec layoffs highlight jobseeker struggles
“The narrower the field, the less likely it is you’re going to find employment.” Jones said one man…
Sanson fire tragedy: Victims officially named, police say it will take time for answers
Grantham thanked the police staff who had worked tirelessly over the past week and continued to work on…
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Formula 1 live updates: Liam Lawson starts seventh on Sao Paulo Grand Prix grid
Live updates of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix where Liam Lawson chases more points. In qualifying for the…
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,…