**Who Will Win Season Six of Celebrity Treasure Island?** Celebrity Treasure Island (CTI) is back with season six, featuring a mix of well-known figures and talented athletes. The contestants are split into two teams: Team Aihe and Team Wētā. Each of them will survive on rice and beans to raise money for their charities. **Team […]

A dog that attacked another dog will not be put down after a legal decision. This happened because of a loophole in the law. Suki, a 12-year-old American Staffordshire terrier, escaped from Robert Telford’s home in April 2021. Suki ran into Waterview Reserve, where a woman and her dog, Charlie, were sitting. Suki attacked Charlie, […]

Shiny Lai spent two years building up the courage to apply for her learner driver’s licence. She asked her Kiwi husband to care for their three children and went to AA Westgate to submit her application. “I filled out the form and waited patiently,” Lai recalled. When a customer service representative, who seemed to be […]

Ronald Thompson, a 67-year-old man accused of multiple sex offenses, has traveled to Brisbane, Australia. Last week, it was revealed that his trial was stopped due to his poor health, which outraged his alleged victims. Thompson denies all accusations. His family claims he is receiving palliative care and went to Australia to spend his final […]

An investigation revealed serious issues in the care of a person put in a secure facility because they were unfit to stand trial. The Health and Disability Commissioner found that the person was injured when staff tried to restrain them and was then put in isolation incorrectly. Health NZ failed to provide proper care, which […]

Auckland’s Harbour Bridge has limited traffic due to strong winds, causing delays and extra costs. On Monday, the bridge operated with only two lanes open in each direction and speed limits were enforced. When winds reach 90 km/h, speed restrictions apply, and if gusts hit 110 km/h, the bridge may close completely. This forces drivers […]

Snow covered Arthur’s Pass on 19 August 2024. Roads affected by severe weather will stay closed overnight, with snow warnings lasting until Tuesday. A heavy snow watch is in effect for Central Otago from 9pm Monday to 3am Tuesday. Snow may fall heavily above 300 metres, MetService warned. Many areas in the South Island and […]

Waiheke Island is facing a housing crisis. Many homeowners are renting their houses to tourists instead of long-term residents. This has led to a high rate of homelessness on the island, which has a small population. Although many homes are available, over a third are unoccupied, causing problems for local people looking for affordable housing. […]

Research from 2018 shows that alcohol caused over 900 deaths and 29,282 hospitalizations in New Zealand. This number of hospitalizations would fill half of all hospital beds in the Wellington region. Most deaths were linked to cancer (42%), injuries (33%), and liver problems (25%). Men were most affected, and Māori had a mortality rate from […]

The Ministry of Education plans to buy up to 30 autonomous lawnmowers for schools. This is part of a new effort to improve management and maintenance for small and rural schools. A tender for proposals was sent out this week. The goal is to help principals manage their properties more easily. The ministry is also […]