Four injured, road closed after crash near Feilding

Wellington residents clean poo spray off houses after severe weather

A film of spray has coated homes around the south coast, being described as an "absolute s*** show" by one resident.

Teen was crushed to death while doing oil change on his car

Eighteen-year-old Kishan Atit Patel went to his neighbour's home on September 25, 2025 to borrow a jack and other tools to change the oil in his car.

'If the stars align, boom!': Rangitikeī iwi bets on green energy

Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa is staking its claim in New Zealand’s clean energy future, backing a 280-megawatt green hydrogen and methanol project that could deliver climate gains, generational returns and long-term iwi ownership.

From residents to rescuers: The road with too many crashes

There were at least nine accidents in 2025 on the 500m bend in State Highway 2, one resident says.