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Auckland Mobile pic could help investigation

Friday, 21 June 2013, 1:50 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Mobile pic could help investigation Police investigating a spate of thefts this week in Auckland and on the North Shore would like to...

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Application for two-tier Wellington council submitted

.The Wellington Regional Council today lodged its application to the Local Government Commission recommending the creation of a new two-tier Wellington Council to replace the existing nine territorial...

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Body left at crash scene after friends unbelievable actions

George Porter's body was left in this drain at the scene of a fatal car crash east of Opotiki, after emergency services left the scene. More details have emerged over a bizarre incident in which a...

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Threat to cut off womans head

Photo / File A Masterton man who threatened to cut off his ex-girlfriend's head during a series of abusive text messages has been remanded on bail. Christopher William Peachey, 19, pleaded guilty to...

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Anthem-singing washing machines wow Kiwis

Fisher and Paykel washing machine owners have been pleasantly surprised after a YouTube video revealed their appliances' secret musical talent. In the video a woman exposes a little-known feature where...

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Wellington in recovery mode power still out

Emergency services kept busy in Wellington (2:29) Wellington is moving to recovery mode as it begins to clear up the aftermath of wild weather however it seems some have paid a heavier price than...

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POLL RESULT If its the price of staying in power after 2014 should National...

POLL RESULT: If it's the price of staying in power after 2014, should National enter coalition with NZ First? select a 6 or 12 month Online Paid content ...

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Auckland identity Dame Barbara Goodman dies

Former Auckland City councillor Dame Barbara Goodman has died aged 80. Dame Barbara was the niece of long-time mayor Sir Dove-Myer Robinson and served as his "mayoress". She was instrumental in the...

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New chief operating officer appointed

After a comprehensive search, Auckland Council has appointed Dean Kimpton as its chief operating officer. Chief Executive Doug McKay says Dean is a passionate Aucklander who is excited to be playing a...

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Kaikoura Zone Committee Focuses on Waikōau Lyell Creek

The Kaikoura Zone Committee will meet on Wednesday, 26 June, for its monthly water management public meeting.A key focus for the meeting will be on protecting and enhancing biodiversity values in the...

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Wellington Zoo wins big at Gold Awards

Last night Wellington Zoo won the prestigious Vibrant Gold Award at the 2013 Wellington Gold Awards - its second Gold Award in the last four years, after taking out the Green Gold award in 2010.The...

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Maori Language Week - Te Reo at Voyager Maritime Museum

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South Island digital switchover a success

South Island digital switchover a success Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss today welcomed new research showing that 99 per cent of South Island homes have gone digital."I would like to congratulate...

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Race meetings collateral damage of weather bomb

Race meetings collateral damage of weather bomb The weather bomb dropped on New Zealand has forced a number of race meetings to be abandoned or rescheduled.Since June 17, seven thoroughbred, harness...

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Bringing the Community Up to Speed on Air Quality

A community meeting is being held in Invercargill next week following a suggestion put to the Regional Council to provide information to locals about the recently installed air quality monitoring...

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New Zealand Winner of Volvo Trucks Drivers’ Fuel Challenge

Media InformationFor immediate release20 June 2013New Zealand Winner of Volvo Trucks Drivers' Fuel ChallengeChris Foot from JPM Ltd of Dunedin has been named 2013 winner in the New Zealand final of the...

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Fuelling New Zealands Prosperity

At KPMG we are focused on fuelling the prosperity of New Zealand. By prosperity we mean shared wealth and lasting wellbeing for all New Zealanders.This is more than a goal - it's a reason for being....

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Charges over listeria outbreak

The hospital no longer provides chilled pre-cooked meats to patients. Photo / File Charges have been laid against a Napier company connected with a listeria outbreak at Hawke's Bay Hospital last year....

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Winter storm Katherine Mansfields childhood home severely damaged

The damaged house. Photo / Rebecca Quilliam The childhood holiday home of writer Katherine Mansfield has been severely damaged by massive waves that crashed over the front of the beachfront Wellington...

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Driver dragged from car assaulted and car stolen

File photo / NZ Herald The driver of a car parked at the Blaketown tiphead last night was dragged from his vehicle, threatened with a knife and assaulted. Greymouth police said the aggravated assault...

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