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Family of toddler who drowned in pool hope inquest into his death will save lives
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (643+ words) By Finn Blackwell of RNZ A “beautiful boy” wandered into a pool in 2023. He died in his mother’s arms 12 days later. Now, River Albert-Wihone’s family are hoping his story can save lives. The coroner’s inquest into the toddler’s death is…...
Election rivals clash over disputed WEL Energy Trust statistics
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (526+ words) Two lead horses vying for a WEL Energy Trust election win are at loggerheads over statistical claims in electioneering bumf. Michael West and the Your Discounts Team have made an array of claims against Alan Chew and the MORE Team,…...
'You just didn’t see it': Driver says she's lucky to be alive after hitting cow
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (649+ words) Jenny King's ute was destroyed when she crashed into a cow on Sunday night while driving down Baylys Coast Rd. A Dargaville woman believes she is lucky to be alive after crashing into a cow on her evening commute. Jenny…...
Witness who helped at scene of Wellington train crash describes 'completely buckled' cabin
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (722+ words) A Wellingtonian who was one of the first on the scene of the Khandallah commuter train derailment has described how the front of the train was “completely buckled” in the crash. He saw “a lot of blood” in the train…...
School ‘adamant’ due process was followed when it knowingly hired ex-athlete sex offender
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (638+ words) The principal of a school that hired a former New Zealand athlete despite knowing his history of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl was “adamant” the school followed correct processes in hiring the man. Internal Ministry of Education emails released under…...
'Praying he pulls through': Motorist recalls terrifying moment of head-on crash
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (988+ words) A motorist who escaped serious harm in a crash that critically injured another driver and blocked State Highway 1 for seven hours has described the moment a car and logging truck crashed “head-on” before smashing into his ute. Reagan Brown was…...
'Pointing fingers': Auckland dairy owner confronts taco joint patron over 10-minute park
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (559+ words) Tensions over a 10-minute parking bay in one of Auckland’s richest suburbs have boiled over, with a dairy owner storming into a taco restaurant to grill diners over who parked outside his shop. A recent post on a local community…...
'Unacceptable': Junior league games called off after adults fight in carparks, abuse young refs
3+ mon, 2+ hour ago (385+ words) All junior rugby league games in the Waikato have been called off today after a string of violent incidents at matches, including adults fighting in carparks and threats made against junior referees. The Waikato Junior Rugby League Board cancelled all…...
Two people dead in Mt Aspiring National Park helicopter crash
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (104+ words) NZ Herald Two people have died following a helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park today. Emergency services received reports of the incident about 9.50am, police said. Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre has handed responsibility for the response to police, who…...
On The Up: He once struggled to read — now he’s the first in his family to go to university
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (506+ words) A Northland teen with autism wasn’t sure if university was in his future - now he will be the first in his family to attend. Whangārei Boys’ High School student Oliver Ball hopes his story will inspire others, particularly the neurodivergent…...