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 […]

A sturgeon super moon will be visible in New Zealand on Tuesday night, if the weather is good. Jonathan Green, an astrophotographer with 15 years of experience, will be observing the moon at Kumeu Observatory. The “blue” sturgeon moon will rise around 6 PM. Although it’s called a “blue moon,” it won’t actually be blue; […]

Kaitāia residents are struggling to see a doctor due to a severe shortage of GPs. Some must drive as far as Auckland or even Tokoroa for a consultation. Local GP clinics have not been enrolling new patients for years, forcing newcomers to remain registered with their old doctors or search for available clinics in Northland. […]

A New Zealander survived after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, on August 19, 2024. The yacht was caught in a violent storm, and one person died while six others are missing. Ayla Ronald, who works as a lawyer in London, was on board and is safe but shaken. Her father, […]

A dog stayed by the body of a man who drowned in a remote area of Otago. Emergency services were called to Jack’s Bay Bar around 10:40 am on Saturday after reports that two people and a dog fell overboard from a boat trying to cross the Catlins River sandbar. This started a search and […]

An Antarctic polar vortex will bring snow near sea level to much of the lower South Island on Monday. The cold air will affect the whole country, causing strong winds, hail showers, and thunderstorms. In the South Island, around 50 people were stuck in Arthur’s Pass Village on Sunday due to the closure of State […]