‘Intense front’ to bring snow, chilly temperatures on King’s Birthday weekend
Stuff An ‘intense’ front is expected to move across the country on Sunday. MetService is warning those heading away this King’s Birthday weekend to “clean your...
Man charged with murder of Richard Leman, whose body was found in car
Supplied Richard Leman wasfound dead on April 17. A man has been arrested in relation to the murder of Richard Leman. Leman’s body was found in...
Weekend Baking sorted: Homemade bread is easier than you think
Many amateur bakers baulk at the idea of making their own bread. I understand the hesitation: the yeast has to activate properly, it needs to rise...
Ed Sheeran vows to quit music if he loses Marvin Gaye copyright trial
Ed Sheeran made a dramatic vow from the witness stand this week in the “Thinking Out Loud” copyright trial. The British pop star and songwriter is...
Mississippi State’s Jans signs extension through 2026-27
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Chris Jans has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. The school on Wednesday announced the move, which...
Rage against the machine: man smashes own stereo about to be seized
123rf A Dunedin man was less than impressed when noise control turned up at a property to seize his stereo, so took matters into his own...
Whimsical castle in Te Awamutu back on the market after ‘bittersweet’ decision
It doesn’t date back to mediaeval times, but this enchanting fortress in Te Awamutu is about as close as you can get for a building constructed...
Slip crushed house during Eastern Bay of Plenty deluge
Supplied/WHAKATANE DISTRICT COUNCIL Red Devon corner in Taneatua on Wednesday. A person has been admitted to hospital with injuries after a landslide came down on top...
‘I couldn’t believe what they were saying’: Disabled man forced to crawl down metal steps from Ryanair plane at Swedish airport
Adrian Keogh/Supplied Adrian Keogh had to exit the plane by crawling down the metal steps. A disabled man from Ireland says he was left stressed and...
Emergency management centre activates as heavy rain batters Taranaki, floods house
ANDY MACDONALD/Stuff A severe storm caused flooding of a house in Egmont Village, Taranaki. Pictured is the Huatoki stream in New Plymouth, which broke its margins...