The crash involving a ute and a truck closed SH73 between Kirwee and Darfield. Read...

She had been reported missing after not showing up for school. Read...

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including China donating NZ$100 million to Vanuatu to help renovate public buildings damaged by last year`s earthquake. Read...

Police found multiple stores within the mall showing signs of forced entry. Read...

Over two years, researchers measured nectar from more than 4200 flowers off eight native trees in a number of regions nationwide. Read...

The Oceania minnows were completely overrun after losing two players to early red cards, taking an unwanted record off New Zealand. Read...

A group of lions could yet be saved from being euthanised, with an animal welfare group in talks with a potential investor. Read...

A Royal Mail truck was being operated by police officers in an attempt to block the bulldozer’s path. Read...

In 2010 - the first election following the kingdom`s constitutional reforms - voter participation peaked at 91 percent. But in last election in 2021, voter participation was just 62 percent. Read...

The country`s biggest bank has reported a record full-year profit. Read...