Psychologists warn of long-term harm to Tom Phillips’ children
Experts have warned of the long-term psychological effects on the children of fugitive Tom Phillips, who police say…
Man fined after boat capsizes on Raglan bar, trapping wife and himself
A boatie has been convicted and fined after his vessel capsized and rolled while trying to cross the…
Coroner recommends lifejackets be mandated when rock fishing
Coroner Michael Robb has recommended lifejackets be mandated by law while rock fishing after the deaths of three…
Four arrested after armed robbery, cross-region police pursuit
Four people have been arrested after an alleged aggravated robbery in Auckland this morning led to armed traffic…
Police seek help identifying vehicles, witnesses in Hamilton murder probe
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify vehicles and potential witnesses who may hold key information…
Broken pump forced Hamilton firefighters to withdraw from house fire
A “catastrophic failure” of a fire truck responding to a Hamilton fire highlights how under-resourced firefighters are, the…
Underprepared tramper rescued from Tongariro Crossing
An underprepared tramper rescued from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing last weekend is being held by police as a…
Govt gives green light and $83m for Waikato medical school
The Government has approved a business case and $83m in funding for a new Waikato University medical school,…
One dead, SH1 closed after two-vehicle crash near Taupō
One person has died following a crash between two vehicles near Taupō this morning. Emergency services were called…
Forestry firm, director fined $112,000 for ongoing pollution of stream
Slash and sediment polluted an important stream in Waihī for over a year and despite six inspections, and…
Three killed after vehicle rolls into body of water near Waiuku
Three people have died after a car left the road and rolled into a nearby body of water…
Man charged with murder after shooting in Hamilton
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting at a house in Hamilton last…