Explosions as vehicles burn in Whangārei Hospital staff carpark
Multiple explosions that almost sounded like “cannon fire” were heard as a fire destroyed multiple vehicles in a…
State Highway 1, Brynderwyns closed after serious truck crash, major delays expected
Emergency services were expected to be at the scene for quite some time. A spokesperson said an investigation…
What happens if votes are tied in local elections?
Council hopefuls are enduring a nervous wait in some centres as several races remain too close to call…
Police appeal for dashcam footage after Raumanga house fire
Police are interested in talking to anyone who might have seen the vehicle around Mahana Place or Raumanga…
Over 100 callouts as strong winds, rain batter upper North Island
Firefighters were kept busy overnight, attending more than 100 weather-related call-outs as the North Island was battered by…
Severe wind gusts force ‘brief’ Auckland Harbour Bridge closures
Winter’s final day is set to bring strong winds to parts of the country, with MetService issuing a…
Gelignite found at rural Northland property
The New Zealand Defence Force’s bomb disposal team was called in after explosive gel was found at a…
Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase on bus in Kaiwaka, Northland
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Rural hospitals — the heartbeat in NZ regions — do they need resus?
Every day, hospital-level care is provided in some rural areas in New Zealand, serving an estimated one in…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Auckland and Northland, with heavy rain and strong winds expected…
Warnings issued across parts of NZ as severe weather approaches
The top of the South Island is in the firing line yet again as an active trough moves…
Northland business heavyweights pushing for $60b-a-year economy
Northland Corporate Group co-chairman and Northpower chief executive Andrew McLeod said the event was likely the first of…