As a crowd estimated by police to be more than 42,000 people descended on New Zealand’s Parliament today — eyes from afar were watching.Today’s proceedings marked the end of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, a nine day peaceful protest which had made its way through Aotearoa in opposition to the Treaty…

Geelong – The Driveree App is playing a pivotal role in revitalizing the local economy of Geelong, Victoria, by providing innovative solutions that help local businesses thrive. From supporting restaurants and delivery services to creating new job opportunities, Driveree is making a significant impact on the region’s economic growth and…

The trial of the man accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has been adjourned for the day as proceedings head for a penultimate week.Justice Lisa Preston this morning released the jury because one of its members was unwell.It is hoped the continuation of evidence would resume tomorrow,…

The New Zealand Defence Force says the removal of fuel from HMNZS Manawanui will begin next month.Pacific 7 Limited and Bay Underwater Services NZ Ltd have been engaged by the defence force to remove, recover and dispose safely of fuel and other pollutants that are on board the vessel.The NZ…

A missing man who fell into the Manawatū River while walking his dog and failed to resurface over the weekend is a serving member of the New Zealand Army.Emergency services were called to Ahimate Reserve in Palmerston North at around 1.35pm on November 16.A search for the man began immediately…

A woman spent a week in hospital and needed a skin graft after she was left with a severe third-degree burn while undergoing a body contour treatment at a beauty clinic.The woman’s ordeal was detailed in a recently released report by the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC), which found the…

A community advocate fears an old dumpsite next to a crumbling coastal road in Southland will be eaten away by the sea while she waits for council action.The area in question at Colac Bay/Ōraka — about 40 minutes from Invercargill — has been a point of contention for locals who…

An Auckland man has been arrested and a BB gun seized after what police have called a “road rage incident” with road workers.At around 12.49pm, police were told a man in a vehicle had pulled out a firearm during an encounter with workers on Great North Rd in New Lynn.The…

A “significant amount” of cannabis plant and resin, two firearms, one of them a prohibited military-style semi automatic rifle, and ammunition were among items seized by police during the search of a Kapiti Coast property last week.Police said they went to the address of a Mongrel Mob prospect in Waikanae…

Long-running New Zealand current affairs magazine North & South will stop printing for the time being.In a statement, a representative said the decision had been made to hold the print production of the magazine temporarily to focus on developing a “robust digital presence for the brand with every intention to…