The family of 18-year-old Brook Wilson, who died suddenly while warming up for a touch rugby game, is grateful for the support from their local community. Brook experienced a medical emergency on November 5 at the Woodend Rugby Club in North Canterbury. His unexpected death has shocked the community, which has come together to support […]

A fire broke out at the CareVets cattery in Kilbirnie, Wellington, late Saturday night. The owner, Nick Cooper, confirmed that two cats are still missing but four cats escaped the building. Cooper reported that humane traps are set around the clinic to find the two missing cats. He shared that they have already caught two […]

Four seasonal workers from Tonga are in stable condition after a bus crash near Rotorua. The crash happened on Sunday while they were traveling to jobs in Hawke’s Bay, where they would help with apple thinning. Twelve people were hurt in the crash. This incident marks the second serious accident involving seasonal workers in three […]

A man has been charged with murdering a woman in West Auckland. He appeared in Waitākere District Court after police found her stabbed multiple times at a property on Brandon Street just after 11pm on Sunday. The woman was taken to the hospital but died shortly after. Armed police secured the area overnight. The 33-year-old […]

Homeowners in Napier face rising insurance costs, with some seeing premiums triple since Cyclone Gabrielle hit in early 2023. Philip Dol, a resident of Te Arawa, had his insurance premium increase from $2,000 to over $5,000, with a recent quote approaching $8,000. After analyzing a flooding hazard map from the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Dol […]

Brian Tamaki’s trial for breaking Covid-19 rules started after a delay on Monday. He is the leader of Destiny Church and faces charges with his wife, Hannah Tamaki, and two others. They are accused of attending protests during a Level 3 lockdown in October and November 2021. Supporters of the Tamakis gathered outside the Auckland […]

Canterbury University is investigating after students at two residence halls got sick during exams, possibly from food poisoning. Paul O’Flaherty, the executive director for campus life, reported that students at University Hall and Ilam Student Accommodation fell ill overnight. One student, who wished to remain anonymous, said that after dinner on Sunday, over 200 students […]

Auckland Transport wants to raise public transport fares by 5.2% starting in February and cut down the number of fare zones from 14 to 9. This plan will be discussed at a council meeting on Thursday. They argue the fare increase is necessary to cover rising operating costs. For example, the adult fare for one […]

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit central New Zealand on Monday afternoon. It occurred 10km northeast of Picton, at a depth of 35km, according to GeoNet. Over 14,000 people reported feeling the quake. MP Rachel Boyack posted on social media, “Crikey. That was a biggie Wellington. Everyone ok?” Alan McMaster, a resident of Havelock near the […]

The Fast-track Approvals Bill could bring 8,000 new homes to Wellington. On Sunday, the government announced 149 projects included in this bill, which will go to the environment select committee this month. Among these, six out of 11 projects aim to create over 8,000 homes in Kāpiti Coast and Hutt Valley. The Wellington Company has […]