Family rescued after getting into difficulty at Piha beach
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags after lifeguards rescued four people at ...
Bear trap, ball pit, custard among Nelson sinkhole ‘appreciation society’ suggestions
A sinkhole in Nelson sparked an “appreciation society” seeking creative uses before the local council filled it. Residents ...
Snoop Dogg criticised by fans for performing at Donald Trump ball event
The rapper has copped backlash for his performance at a Donald Trump event, made worse by the “embarrassing” crowd’s ...
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels majority owner proposes full takeover
The majority owner of New Zealand hotel company Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (MCK) is proposing a full takeover of the ...
Tagiilima Auga coward punches partner on side of the head, rendering her unconscious
Tagiilima Ateli Auga was drunk and angry that his former partner was trying to walk away from him so he struck her on the side of the head, knocking her unconscious.. Members of the public ran to the ...
Takapuna restaurant Tokyo Bay staffers protect themselves with chairs as armed robbers raid eatery
Staff at a restaurant on Auckland’s North Shore protected themselves with chairs as armed robbers smashed their way through safety glass, made threats and fled with a small amou ...
Bridge Pā Wine Festival draws big crowds for sun, wine and tunes
About 1700 well-behaved revellers soaked up the sun and enjoyed a glass or two of some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wines this ...
First meatball festival set to roll into Hastings, showcasing the Hawke’s Bay delicacy in all its golden glory
Roll on up - the humble Hawke’s Bay meatball is getting its very own festival. The programme for this year Hawke’s Bay’s Food ...