A large power pylon has come down. Photo: Supplied / Top Energy A full investigation into how a Northland power pylon fell over causing widespread electricity outages has confirmed insufficient supervision of an inexperience...

Repair work had been under way for less than six months when a storm in April 2023 resulted in another 20 slips – some of them massive – that covered 1.3km and required repairs....

Norman recalled it all started on the night of May 26, when her son heard their neighbour fire a volley of shots from his property. This was after her husband had confronted the person...

The port, which stepped up to help imports during the Covid supply chain upheaval, is also applying to be included on Schedule 2 of the Fast Track Approvals Bill — a list of projects...

The woman had complained to the council and a local cat rescue group had managed to catch some of the cats before they got wary of the cages they used. Kevin Johnson, FNDC group...

One person has died after a workplace incident in Tangiteroria. Image / Google One person has died after a workplace incident in Tangiteroria, near Whangārei, this afternoon. Police were called to a property on...

It showed blockages to two arteries and the narrowing of a third artery, as well as a significant incidental finding of a mass on the kidney. The report said the mass was “suspicious for...

“This is not perfect, is causing anxiety to nursing staff, but is the only option,” the manager wrote. Problems include: Dargaville, Kaitaia and Kawakawa hospitals are short 10 senior doctors (more than one in...

I find handing Mrs P a towel as she hops out the shower does pretty much the same thing. Even better if I drop it accidentally on purpose. If you know what I mean....

Over the years the offending progressed and escalated to sexual assault after their father died. It was not until the girl reached high school that she realised this behaviour was abnormal and reported the...