One person dead and two injured in Rangiriri crash
One person died and two others were seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision on Rodda Road in Rangiriri. Emergency services attended the crash at approximately 10pm on Saturday. The Serious Crash Unit has since conducted a scene examination.
+15 outlets · Armed police investigate person falling from Wellington apartment balcony
Armed police responded to an apartment complex on Brooklyn Road in Wellington on Sunday afternoon. One person sustained moderate injuries after falling from a balcony amid reports of gunfire. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
+15 outlets · Z Energy apologises for misleading petrol advertising campaign
Z Energy has apologised for confusion caused by its 2022 'Moving With The Times' advertising campaign. The company settled a legal case brought by Consumer NZ and two environmental groups, who claimed the ads were misleading and constituted greenwashing.
+37 outlets · All Blacks defeat Ireland in Chicago comeback victory
The All Blacks secured a 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago before a crowd of 61,840. New Zealand overcame an early deficit after Irish lock Tadgh Beirne received a red card. The victory keeps the All Blacks' Grand Slam tour ambitions alive.
3 outlets · Police investigating suspicious fire at Orewa cafe
Police are treating a late-night blaze at the Sunflour cafe in Orewa as suspicious. Emergency services responded to the two-storey building on the Hibiscus Coast Highway on Saturday night. The fire caused extensive damage to the commercial property.
3 outlets · Many New Zealanders may be overpaying for unnecessary broadband speeds
Research from NZ Compare suggests many households are paying for more broadband than required. Older New Zealanders are particularly affected, with nearly half of those over 50 surveyed reporting they were unaware of their connection speeds.
4 outlets · Government to add 140 hospital beds through rapid-build wards
Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced the delivery of 140 new beds via rapid-build wards at five hospitals. The modular wards will be located at Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington Regional, Nelson, and Hawke’s Bay hospitals. These facilities are expected to be operational by the second half of 2026.
+26 outlets · Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Auckland apartment
A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a central Auckland apartment on Saturday evening. Police responded to an incident on Day St at approximately 7.35pm. The man was reportedly known to the victim.
4 outlets · Jillaroos defeat Kiwi Ferns in Pacific Championships clash
The Jillaroos secured a 10-4 victory over the Kiwi Ferns at Eden Park. This tense Pacific Championships match served as a precursor to the tournament final scheduled for next week in Sydney.
2 outlets · Kane Williamson retires from T20 international cricket
New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson has retired from T20 internationals after 93 matches. He will miss the upcoming series against the West Indies to prioritise the three-test series in December. Williamson finishes as the country's second-highest men's T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs.
2 outlets · Measles cases rise to 17 following new Auckland infection
Health New Zealand has confirmed a new measles case in Auckland, which is linked to a previous case acquired overseas. The total number of known infections nationwide has risen to 17. Cases have been identified in Northland, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, and Nelson.
3 outlets · Electric bus catches fire after colliding with overpass in Auckland
An electric bus caught fire after striking and becoming wedged under an overpass near Constellation Drive on Auckland's North Shore. Emergency crews attended the scene shortly after 1pm. Police have advised people to avoid the area.
2 outlets · Firefighters and Auckland Council issue warnings ahead of Guy Fawkes
Fire and Emergency NZ is urging caution as fireworks go on sale, noting that 166 fireworks-related incidents occurred last year. Meanwhile, Auckland Council will close public access to 14 maunga from 6.30pm to 7am during the Guy Fawkes period to protect volcanic cones from potential fires.
3 outlets · Beauden Barrett offers assistance to Tadhg Beirne regarding red card
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Irish lock Tadhg Beirne contest a potential ban. Beirne was issued a red card early in the test match in Chicago, which the All Blacks eventually won 26-13.
2 outlets · Kawakawa man's self-defence claim rejected in double stabbing case
Ernest Albert, a member of the Rebels MC gang, has lost an appeal regarding a double stabbing in the Mid North. Albert stabbed a man and an elderly neighbour after being told he could not smoke methamphetamine in a friend's home. He had claimed he acted in self-defence, but a jury rejected this argument.
2 outlets · Home loan fixed rates drop below 5 per cent
Interest rates for home loans have decreased throughout the year. Westpac and BNZ are currently offering five-year fixed rates of 4.99%, a level not seen since 2021.
2 outlets · Record numbers participate in Auckland Marathon as new course records set
Over 17,000 people took part in the 34th Auckland Marathon under clear skies. Brigid Dennehy set a new women's course record by more than three minutes, while Daniel Balchin won the men's race. The event saw its highest number of full marathon entrants in over a decade.
2 outlets · Bus catches fire after hitting overpass on Auckland's North Shore
A bus struck the edge of an overpass near Constellation Busway Station on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services are currently working to extinguish the resulting blaze. Police have established cordons and are advising people to avoid the area.
2 outlets · Bay of Plenty father imprisoned for causing baby's brain injury
A father has been jailed for recklessly causing a traumatic brain injury to his eight-week-old son in 2023. The infant required an airlift to Starship children's hospital after suffering rib and abdominal injuries. The man had initially claimed a toddler fell onto the baby.
3 outlets · Labour criticises David Seymour over measles testing event
Labour's health spokesperson has accused acting Prime Minister David Seymour of poor judgement after he held a media event at Auckland Grammar School on Saturday. The event took place while approximately 300 students and teachers were undergoing measles immunity testing, which critics say put people at risk.
3 outlets · Car bursts into flames and rolls down hill in Newmarket
A car caught fire while parked on Seccombes Road in Auckland's Newmarket on Saturday night. Video footage shows the flaming vehicle rolling backwards down a hill and colliding with a fire truck. Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Remuera attended the scene.
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