Police reported that over 1000 people took part in illegal street racing in Hamilton early Sunday morning. This happened around 2:15 am at the intersection of Horotiu Road and Great South Road. During the event, four police cars were rammed as some individuals threw objects, set off fireworks, and aimed lasers at officers, according to […]

Police now report hate crimes separately after the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks. Since then, they have recorded over 20,000 hate-motivated crimes. These crimes are defined as acts driven by hostility towards a person’s specific characteristics, which can include race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age. In July, police said a hate-motivated attack occurred […]

Kiwi band Zed has released their first album in 20 years, called “Future Memory.” Fans have been waiting a long time for this. Zed became known for their early 2000s rock sound with hits like “Renegade Fighter” and “Glorafilla.” The band got back together in 2017 and has played many shows since. Nathan King, the […]

Auckland Council owns a pool and fitness center in Newmarket, managed by Olympic Pools since 1994. The lease for the facility expires on 2 November. Peter Rust, director of Olympic Pools, has been asking for a 10-year lease extension for five years. Rust’s company is ready to invest $1 million to upgrade the facility, including […]

A man was fatally shot in East Auckland on Tuesday. Police found him with a gunshot wound inside a courier van in Pakuranga early on Monday. Neighbors thought he didn’t work and that the van belonged to a family member. Amanda Craig, who lived in the area for nearly 20 years, heard the gunshots while […]

The mother of a man with autism and intellectual disabilities will argue in the Supreme Court that her son is being unfairly detained. Jay*, whose real name is not disclosed, has been in care for 18 years under the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act because he is seen as too dangerous to be […]

Ambulance workers and call takers at St John Ambulance are going on strike for the first time. This 24-hour strike will happen on Tuesday, but St John promises to still respond to life-threatening emergencies. People can continue to call 111 for help. The strike will affect workers for the first four hours of their shifts, […]

A former political figure is on trial in Auckland for allegedly sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s. The man, in his 50s, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault. The accusations involve two boys, one of whom was underage at the time, and incidents that occurred between 1995 and 1999 […]

Frosts are expected in the east of the country on Tuesday morning, including Christchurch. After rough weather caused disruptions on Monday and flooding over the weekend, Tuesday will be calm but cold. There is a heavy snow watch for Central Otago, with snow expected at altitudes as low as 300 meters. Warnings for snow on […]

A man was shot and killed in East Auckland on Monday morning. Neighbors described him as a “kind grandfather.” Police found the injured man in a courier van at around 6:45 am, but he died at the scene. He was retired and lived with his family, often seen gardening or playing with his grandchildren. A […]