Four injured, State Highway 2 closed after serious crash
State Highway 2 near Gisborne is closed after a serious crash in Ormond on Friday afternoon. Police responded to reports of a ...
‘Two tribes’: Seymour believes NZ at ‘tipping point’, raises privatisation
ACT leader David Seymour used his State of the Nation speech to address the tough times New Zealand finds itself in, calling ...
YMP Waka Ama club shines with 6 golds at nationals
YMP J16 men’s crew Rukupo celebrate victory in the W6 1000m (with turns). They are (from the front, back of the waka obscured): Makauri Hape, Te Mania Tapatahi, Koha Rangihuna, Reia Paenga-Morgan, Te ...
Mayor: Work needed after Auckland pipe burst leaves 3000 without water
Auckland’s mayor says more work is needed to prevent faults after a burst pipe left thousands without water. A broken water main on Thursday caused up to 3000 people to go without water in Henderson, ...
Matt Walsh "He'd be the highest paid player in Breakers history" - on re-signing Parker ...
Breakers owner Matt Walsh is prioritising re-signing guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright in the NBL offseason. The playmaker ...
Dave Worsley: On Novak Djokovic retiring from the Australian Open Semi-Final
A shock withdrawal at the Australian Open for ten-time champion Novak Djokovic. The Serb great sensationally withdrew after ...
Chris Brown files lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery over documentary’s sexual assault ...
Embattled R&B singer Chris Brown has launched a US$500 million (NZ$880m) lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery following the release of a documentary he claimed painted him as “a serial rapist”.
Technician investigating Woolworths CO2 alarm incident
Staff at Woolworths supermarket were evacuated Friday morning after a Co2 alarm went off in the building. Fire and Emergency NZ were called to the premises just before 7am. “The staff had exited the ...
Commissioner recommends inquiry into judge’s disruption of NZ First function
The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has recommended a Judicial Conduct Panel be established to inquire into and report on the conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken, who allegedly disrupted ...
Matawhero Saleyards sheep sale postponed due to insufficient stock
There was no weekly sheep sale at the Matawhero Saleyards on Friday due to insufficient stock numbers. A PGG Wrightson stock agent said farmers were “holding off” on putting stock forward for sale ...
Medical supplies taken from air ambulance recovered in ‘trove of stolen items’
All of the items from the air ambulance have been recovered, including a trove of other stolen items from other burglaries. Police investigating the theft of critical life-saving drugs from an air ...
Art Alexakis: Everclear lead singer on New Zealand shows
They have been a staple of rock radio in New Zealand since the 90s and now they are back in the country for The Summer Concert Series with Ice House the mighty Cold Chisel and our beloved Bic Runga.