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Falling tree branch kills man, leaving newly arrived wife alone in NZ

Paradeep Singh was killed while trimming branches on the couple's property.

Detective Inspector Colin Parmenter said police began an investigation, dubbed Operation Jasper, into alleged criminal activity at the Mount Eden Corrections Facility in July last year.

Prison guards allegedly took cash to smuggle drugs, phones to inmates

Twenty people have been charged this week, including 10 Corrections officers, five reintegration officers and five members of the public.

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown pictured in 2023. File photo.

Business

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown mulls buying at-risk Kaitāia mills

Former Far North mayor considers taking over beleaguered timber mills that are facing closure with the loss of about 200 jobs.

Health

Australian government pledges millions to fight deadly outbreak

The money will support the Northern Territory and Aboriginal community-controlled health services, which are on the front line of an outbreak of a once rare disease.

Politics

Ashburton 'screwed' in local government reforms – councillor

Ashburton was wedged between a number of Canterbury councils, leaving it with the dilemma of which direction to look as councils were pushed to amalgamate.

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck said there were 'deep grievances' over disruption caused by City Rail Link. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck said there were 'deep grievances' over disruption caused by City Rail Link.

New Zealand

Authority orders Viv Beck be reinstated at Heart of the City

Auckland's Heart of the City has been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority to reinstate chief executive Viv Beck on an interim basis.

The arc flash incident in February 2025,

Crime and Justice

Electrician badly burned by arc flash from live switchboard

A legally-binding agreement now requires Citywide Electrical to fund safety training, industry guidance, and compensation after a worker received severe burns to his arms, hands and face.

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis attending a pre-budget lunch on May 19, 2026 in Auckland.

Politics

Willis regrets saying those in social housing had ‘won the lotto’

A "multi-year reform" to the social housing system was outlined in a pre-Budget announcement today.

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Under the new system, police – using new oral-fluid testing devices – will be able to stop any motor vehicle to screen the driver for the presence of four key drugs.

Politics

'Expect to be caught': Roadside drug testing to go nationwide

Police expect full coverage by July as early rollout returns positive results across multiple districts.

A worker installs a plywood cover over a Howick townhouse that had been hit by a crashed car.

Crime and Justice

Teen arrested after car crashes into newly-built Auckland townhouse

Police said the incident took place after a “series of poor decisions” – including doing a burnout in front of a patrol unit.

Politics

Willis regrets saying those in social housing had ‘won the lotto’

A "multi-year reform" to the social housing system was outlined in a pre-Budget announcement today.

5:21

Politics

'Expect to be caught': Roadside drug testing to go nationwide

Police expect full coverage by July as early rollout returns positive results across multiple districts.

Crime and Justice

Teen arrested after car crashes into newly-built Auckland townhouse

Police said the incident took place after a “series of poor decisions” – including doing a burnout in front of a patrol unit.

New Zealand

Falling tree branch kills man, leaving newly arrived wife alone in NZ

Paradeep Singh was killed while trimming branches on the couple's property.

Crime and Justice

Prison guards allegedly took cash to smuggle drugs, phones to inmates

Twenty people have been charged this week, including 10 Corrections officers, five reintegration officers and five members of the public.

4:42

Business

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown mulls buying at-risk Kaitāia mills

Former Far North mayor considers taking over beleaguered timber mills that are facing closure with the loss of about 200 jobs.

Health

Australian government pledges millions to fight deadly outbreak

The money will support the Northern Territory and Aboriginal community-controlled health services, which are on the front line of an outbreak of a once rare disease.

Politics

Ashburton 'screwed' in local government reforms – councillor

Ashburton was wedged between a number of Canterbury councils, leaving it with the dilemma of which direction to look as councils were pushed to amalgamate.

New Zealand

Authority orders Viv Beck be reinstated at Heart of the City

Auckland's Heart of the City has been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority to reinstate chief executive Viv Beck on an interim basis.

Netball

Netball NZ boss appointed, acknowledges 'tough' 12 months for sport

Netball New Zealand said one of the most experienced sports and major events leaders will helm the country's largest women's sport.

Crime and Justice

UK national admits paint job scam after swindling $27,000

The man and his accomplice arranged a "lazy sanding job" and little more after being handed a "deposit" worth tens of thousands.

Politics

Willis regrets saying those in social housing had ‘won the lotto’

A "multi-year reform" to the social housing system was outlined in a pre-Budget announcement today.

5:21

Politics

'Expect to be caught': Roadside drug testing to go nationwide

Police expect full coverage by July as early rollout returns positive results across multiple districts.

Netball

Netball NZ boss appointed, acknowledges 'tough' 12 months for sport

Netball New Zealand said one of the most experienced sports and major events leaders will helm the country's largest women's sport.

Crime and Justice

UK national admits paint job scam after swindling $27,000

The man and his accomplice arranged a "lazy sanding job" and little more after being handed a "deposit" worth tens of thousands.

Crime and Justice

Teen arrested after car crashes into newly-built Auckland townhouse

Police said the incident took place after a “series of poor decisions” – including doing a burnout in front of a patrol unit.

New Zealand

Falling tree branch kills man, leaving newly arrived wife alone in NZ

Paradeep Singh was killed while trimming branches on the couple's property.

Crime and Justice

Prison guards allegedly took cash to smuggle drugs, phones to inmates

Twenty people have been charged this week, including 10 Corrections officers, five reintegration officers and five members of the public.

4:42

Business

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown mulls buying at-risk Kaitāia mills

Former Far North mayor considers taking over beleaguered timber mills that are facing closure with the loss of about 200 jobs.

Health

Australian government pledges millions to fight deadly outbreak

The money will support the Northern Territory and Aboriginal community-controlled health services, which are on the front line of an outbreak of a once rare disease.

Politics

Ashburton 'screwed' in local government reforms – councillor

Ashburton was wedged between a number of Canterbury councils, leaving it with the dilemma of which direction to look as councils were pushed to amalgamate.

New Zealand

Falling tree branch kills man, leaving newly arrived wife alone in NZ

Paradeep Singh was killed while trimming branches on the couple's property.

Crime and Justice

Prison guards allegedly took cash to smuggle drugs, phones to inmates

Twenty people have been charged this week, including 10 Corrections officers, five reintegration officers and five members of the public.

4:42

Business

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown mulls buying at-risk Kaitāia mills

Former Far North mayor considers taking over beleaguered timber mills that are facing closure with the loss of about 200 jobs.

Health

Australian government pledges millions to fight deadly outbreak

The money will support the Northern Territory and Aboriginal community-controlled health services, which are on the front line of an outbreak of a once rare disease.

Politics

Ashburton 'screwed' in local government reforms – councillor

Ashburton was wedged between a number of Canterbury councils, leaving it with the dilemma of which direction to look as councils were pushed to amalgamate.

New Zealand

Authority orders Viv Beck be reinstated at Heart of the City

Auckland's Heart of the City has been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority to reinstate chief executive Viv Beck on an interim basis.