Rachel Maher
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Kiwi Harry Styles concertgoers among ‘luckiest in the world’ say hardcore international fans
'What’s it like to be his favourite?' one jealous overseas fan wrote on social media. → Read More
Monster truck company hits back after Tauranga show; says no refunds will be given
The promoter dodges blame for the show that left crowds feeling "underwhelmed". → Read More
Roadworkers who had guns pulled on them in Hawkes Bay dispute Prime Minister’s ‘third-hand’ information claim
Road crew feeling 'shaken, uneasy and nervous' following firearms incident. → Read More
Cyclone Gabrielle live updates: PM announces forestry slash inquiry, fresh rain warning for Hawke’s Bay, access to Auckland’s West Coast beaches residents-only
MetService warns of slips and road closures in hard-hit areas as the rain continues. → Read More
Cyclone Gabrielle live updates: Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne back in the firing line for more rain as clean-up continues
MetService warns of slips and road closures in hard-hit areas as the rain continues. → Read More
Cyclone Gabrielle: Jacinda Ardern lends a helping hand at Napier’s Waipatu Marae
'It was like an Aunty coming home,' a volunteer at the Waipatu Marae said. → Read More
Cyclone Gabrielle: Mother of Ivy Collins says drowned 2-year-old was ‘bright shining light’, tragedy has cost family ‘everything’
"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies." → Read More
Auckland floods: More rain on its way, risk of more slips, warns Civil Defence
New heavy rain watch issued for eastern Auckland and Hunua Ranges. → Read More
Auckland weather: Wayne Brown says people stranded in high-rises with broken lifts; Rain makes u-turn on Coromandel after hitting Bay of Plenty
Several major roads, meanwhile, remained closed as severe slips cut vital links. → Read More
Auckland floods: Mum of five tells of lucky escape from flooded home
'If you walked through it, you would just get swept away.' → Read More
Forestry slash: Boy’s death after being struck by log at beach a ‘wake-up’ call
The youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows, says witness. → Read More
Auckland water rescue: One family’s harrowing experience at Karioitahi Beach
In an instant, one family’s fun day beach day almost turned into a tragedy. → Read More
Woman holds dying baby in her arms after horror crash in Papakura
She held the lifeless baby in her arms for 15 minutes before emergency services arrived. → Read More
90-year-old left bleeding on bathroom floor with head injury for two hours while waiting for ambulance
A 90-year-old man was left bleeding from his head on the bathroom floor for more than two hours this week, despite paying for a St John ambulance emergency alarm. The man’s relative is upset about the delay, and doctors say he could now be forced into rest home care for his own safety. St John has defended its response time, saying it must prioritise the most life-threatening calls and balance… → Read More
Coroner covering the death of teenage girl who took contraceptive pill suggests health changes
Isabella Alexander was just 17 when she died due to blood clots in her lungs and legs → Read More
History books rather than the headlines: Ombudsman launches investigation into OIA delays
The Ombudsman is concerned about ministerial interference as the election nears. → Read More
Pricey Pets: Southern Cross reveals most unusual pet insurance claims of 2022
From eating 17 socks to bean bag beans, some pets sure have a range of acquired tastes. → Read More
New Zealand records highest ever number of gang members, grew by 338 in two months
There are 8357 registered gang members, representing a 56 per cent increase since 2017. → Read More
Weather: Power out in Coromandel, Northland flood rescues, heavy rain and severe gusts cause Auckland Harbour Bridge delays
Stormy weather causing problems as it moves south. → Read More
Police officer in serious condition after being struck by vehicle, cross-city pursuit ends near Auckland’s Spaghetti Junction
Police responded in large numbers after one of their own was seriously injured. → Read More