Troubled lion park roaring back into action
There are no pretty paths or fancy enclosures at the rebranded Kingdom of Zion park. But there is the chance to get face-to-face with big cats.A special holiday price has attracted increased patronage...
View ArticleProminent gang leader gets electronic bail
A prominent gang leader accused of setting his dog on police when they attempted to check his bail conditions has been granted bail - again.The man, who can't be named for legal reasons, was charged...
View ArticleMartin Devlin likely new host for Radio Hauraki
Martin Devlin will be confirmed today as the new breakfast host on Radio Hauraki.Devlin, who has been a sports announcer on RadioLive for several years, is expected to resign from MediaWorks to take up...
View ArticleFood fight mars Queenstown Winter Festival
Hosts of a long-running Queenstown Winter Festival event, attended by local business professionals, are considering its future after it descended into a booze-fuelled food fight.A themed Murder Mystery...
View ArticleEarthquake hits near Milford Sound
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake has occured 20 km north-west of Milford Sound.The quake took place at 5:58am today at a depth of 12 km.
View ArticleFour seriously injured in south Auckland crash
Four people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in south Auckland this morning.Police say the car the four were travelling in crashed into a tree on Shifnal Drive, Randwick...
View ArticleHitch-hikers left with nothing after Papamoa assault
Two French tourists have been robbed of almost all of their possessions after being assaulted while hitch-hiking south of Mt Maunganui yesterday.The two tourists were picked up by two men about 4pm...
View ArticleSearch for PNG helicopter continues
A full day of searching for a New Zealander and two Australians after their helicopter crashed in Papua New Guinea's least populated region has failed to find any sign of the men.The Bell 206...
View ArticleJudge 'lacked courtesy' in clearing court
Judges have been reminded of the importance of open courts after two journalists were told to leave a hearing into the Kim Dotcom case.The action by Judge David McNaughton in the North Shore District...
View ArticleNew look Herald smaller and bigger
The New Zealand Herald will undergo the biggest transformation in its 150-year history, with confirmation today that the weekday newspaper is moving to compact format.The format change in September...
View ArticleLeaders back Cosgrove over donations to campaign
Labour leaders are backing Clayton Cosgrove after the MP faced questions over legislation he promoted that could have benefited a land owner who made a donation to his campaign last year.The former...
View ArticleLeaks to media spur council security audit, hunt for bugs
Forensic investigators have combed Hamilton City Council's security systems after a sweep of the chief executive's office for bugs in the hunt for the source of damaging leaks.CEO Barry Harris...
View ArticleV8 Supercar secret report sparks plea to mayor
The stoush over a secret V8 Supercar report heated up yesterday as Councillor Cameron Brewer urged Mayor Len Brown to call an extraordinary meeting on the event's planned return to Auckland.The council...
View ArticlePink rugby boots help kick breast cancer
The auction winner of Chiefs prop Sona Taumalolo's hot-pink rugby boots is probably hoping some of his luck will rub off on them.Taumalolo made a fashion statement with teammate Mahonri Schwalger when...
View ArticleTourists down as Franz Josef Glacier retreats 500m
A spectacular ice retreat at the Franz Josef Glacier has surprised experts.The glacier has retreated 500m in four years, prompting suggestions of a road up the valley as the ice disappears from view.Dr...
View ArticleStudent chases Pakistan beauty crown
A New Zealander will this year have a shot at winning the Miss Pakistan World crown.Aucklander Maria Mughal will vie with contestants from the Middle East, Europe, US and Australia for the pageant's...
View ArticleMalaysian passport scam tests NZ border
A growing number of identity fraudsters are using fake Malaysian passports in their attempt to enter New Zealand illegally.In May, three Chinese nationals were stopped at Auckland Airport while...
View ArticleTech firms fear loss of freedom to innovate
The New Zealand digital industry wants the Government to pay as much attention to its economic interests in the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations as it does to the agricultural sector.Don Christie...
View ArticleOne woman crusade brings biscuit back from the dead
An online campaign started by a Kiwi mum to bring back Choco-ade biscuits has led to the return of the 1980s favourite.Two decades after production of the orange-filled, chocolate-topped treats was...
View ArticleShed some woolly layers and lap up midday sun
Those looking for warmth will have to chase the sunshine this week as forecast clear skies push the mercury down in the shade and overnight.Cool and crisp sunny days are forecast for much of the North...
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