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 ...
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 ...
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 authorities to ensure proper recovery and conservation. Heritage New Zealand ...
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 ...
The Country: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie on their ONZMs
Today on The Country radio show, host Rowena Duncum catches up with Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie, who were both made officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours list.
Little Justice: One man’s two-year fight to reclaim $22,000 deposit after Disputes Tribunal win
Despite multiple wins through the Disputes Tribunal and an order from the district court enforcing the debt, it has been ...
Who is the richest royal in 2025?
The heir to the throne was estimated to be worth more than £1b ($2.1b) in 2022, taking into account the Duchy of Cornwall, which provides him with a yearly income of around £24 million ($52.6m).
Major works under way to repair water main fault beneath Queen St
This morning, the leak is no longer flowing on to Queen St and major works have begun. Part of the road is being ripped up to repair the fault. Auckland Transport has posted online that bus stop 7060, ...
Padel's growth set to surge with new Wellington indoor centre
Padel is considered the world's fastest growing racquet sport, and now Wellingtonians have the chance to play in New Zealand's first premium padel facility ...
Los Angeles fire evacuees face price gouging
“The price gouging is going haywire, it’s obscene,” the 50-year-old stylist told AFP. “I can’t find anywhere for us to go.” ...
Spark into dust extractor looks to have started shed fire
The Russell St shed fire was believed to have been started by a spark that got into a dust extraction system in the shed, ...
Scammer impersonates staff, bank told to reimburse $30,000
A woman who was caught by a scammer who made it look as if his phone number was the same as her bank’s is to be reimbursed the $30,000 she lost. The Banking Ombudsman looked into her case in December.