Warm weather drying out ground could be the reason for old water main bursting
Watercare’s head of water Sharon Danks today said what caused the 80-year-old pipe to burst can’t be pinpointed but said more ...
‘It’s been an amazing experience’: Northland retirees' tandem e-bike adventure
The Northland retirees riding 7500km around Aotearoa on a tandem e-bike for charity are back in Kerikeri recharging their ...
The Regulatory Standards Bill is a 'constitutional straitjacket', its critics say
Critics label the Regulatory Standards Bill as “dangerous”, fearing it prioritises Act Party ideology. Concerns include ...
Ilona Maher shines on first Bristol start
Social media sensation Ilona Maher celebrated her first start for Bristol by scoring a spectacular try to inspire a 41-31 win ...
Opinion
Roman Travers: It's time for our hospitals to have better security
Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, could well be described as the possum in the headlights of every government over the past many decades, struggling to avo ...
Thousands enjoy action at Gisborne Rodeo
The 2025 Gisborne Rodeo attracted a record number of spectators to its Birrell St venue at the back of Showgrounds Park on ...
Official death toll from LA fires rises to 24
At least 24 people have died, with thousands left homeless and more than 12,000 structures burned. At least 20 arrested for looting so far. A total of 24 people have died due to the California ...
Hawke’s Bay clubs shine at North Island Colgate Games in Hastings
Organisers of the 2025 North Island Colgate Games held in Hastings over the weekend are hailing the event a success, with the ...
How a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham Island
Partial remains of a waka have been found on RēkohuWharekauri Chatham Island. Manatū Taonga is working with local iwi and ...
Medications stolen from air ambulance heli deadly if taken recreationally
Drugs have been stolen from an air ambulance helicopter, prompting police to issue a “stark warning” that it would put patients at risk and could kill anyone who used them recreationally. The ...
Clean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay waters
“Marine pests often hitch a ride on boat hulls and anchors, so cleaning your vessel before leaving or entering Hawke’s Bay ...
Ecostore worker's eyes permanently damaged in chemical accident
An Ecostore factory worker’s sight has been permanently damaged after a pressurised hose sprayed hazardous chemicals into his eyes while he was making dishwash powder. WorkSafe investigated the ...