Man arrested for impersonating police while driving over legal limit
A 38-year-old man was arrested in South Auckland on Saturday night after allegedly attempting to pull over an unmarked police vehicle using flashing lights. Police say the man was more than twice the legal breath alcohol limit and faces charges of drink driving and impersonating an officer.
4 outlets · Woman charged after alleged stabbing at Wellington bar
A 34-year-old woman has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident at the Ace of Spades Bar on 13 December. Police say a man was stabbed in the abdomen during an altercation. Investigators are still seeking witnesses to the event.
4 outlets · Police investigate sudden death near Waiotapu geothermal area
Emergency services were alerted on Sunday morning after a person was pulled unresponsive from the water near Waiotapu Loop Rd, south of Rotorua. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained.
4 outlets · Black Caps secure series win against West Indies at Mt Maunganui
New Zealand won the third test by 323 runs to complete a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies. After setting a target of 462 runs, the Black Caps used bowling from Jacob Duffy and Ajaz Patel to secure the win at Bay Oval.
3 outlets · Tauranga man jailed for assaulting daughter and hitting dog with shovel
Hawaiki Dean Little has been imprisoned following his sentencing in the Tauranga District Court. He was convicted of assaulting his daughter in her 20s and repeatedly hitting his dog with a large square shovel. A judge described his treatment of the animal as callous and cruel.
3 outlets · Auckland rally condemns rising anti-Semitism following Bondi Beach attack
Approximately 200 to 300 people participated in a silent march through Auckland's Queen Street on Sunday. The 'Kiwis against Antisemitism' demonstration was held in response to a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney one week earlier.
3 outlets · Three arrested after high-speed chase following Drury burglary
Three people are in custody after allegedly fleeing a commercial burglary in Drury on Sunday afternoon. The suspects reportedly drove at speeds exceeding 150km/h before crashing into a bus and another vehicle. Police described the incident as a miracle that no one was injured during the chase.
3 outlets · Vehicle fire closes northbound Waikato Expressway lanes near Hampton Downs
A single-vehicle crash caused a car fire on the Waikato Expressway near Hampton Downs on Sunday. Emergency services attended the scene, and no serious injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area as northbound lanes remain blocked.
3 outlets · Sound used as harmless deterrent to protect native birds from cats
A research project is exploring how sound can act as a non-lethal deterrent to keep domestic and feral cats away from nesting native birds. Senior scientist Patrick Garvey from the Bioeconomy Science Institute is involved in the study.
2 outlets · Rain forecast for western New Zealand ahead of Christmas Day
A low is expected to bring rain to western parts of the country on Monday. While the Waikato region faces a wet week, meteorologists suggest a break in the weather may allow for finer conditions on Christmas Day.
2 outlets · Analysis examines data from the 2025 parliamentary year
The 2025 parliamentary year has concluded, prompting an analysis of various data points. This review includes statistics on how much MPs spoke and the amount of coffee consumed. David Seymour stated that this government has passed more legislation in its first two years than any previous MMP Parliament did in three years.
2 outlets · Robots considered to address New Zealand aged-care worker shortage
New Zealand faces a shortage of healthcare workers as nearly 20 per cent of the population is projected to be 65 or older by 2028. Experts are discussing whether robots capable of performing household and personal tasks could help address this growing aged-care crisis.
2 outlets · Wellington Phoenix defeat Central Coast Mariners at Sky Stadium
Wellington Phoenix climbed off the bottom of the A-League Men table after a 3-1 home victory against Central Coast Mariners. The win at Sky Stadium provides relief for coach Giancarlo Italiano, who has won only five of his last 29 matches.
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