Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast

SummaryA speeding car went airborne in Whangārei, narrowly avoiding serious injury to residents when it crashed through a neighbor's roof. Ruby, a resident who was awakened by the thud, discovered that her neighbor was not home due to a hospital stay, thereby escaping harm. The vehicle had come off Mill Rd, flown over Ruby's unit, and landed on her neighbor's unit, highlighting the danger of previous crashes in the area. Full Article

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly told US President Donald Trump that Canada was “never for sale” during their White House meeting, rejecting Trump's suggestion that Canada become the 51st US state. The leaders discussed trade tariffs, with Carney emphasizing Canada's sovereignty and its unwillingness to alter its stance. Despite Trump's assertions of friendly relations, tension was evident in their interaction as Carney compared Canada to the Oval Office and Buckingham Palace, indicating its status...

A teen rapist with anti-social personality disorder has been denied parole due to the unknown risk of reoffending. Noah Matthews, now 19, was sentenced last year for a 2022 rape committed at age 16, and his nearly 50 breaches of bail while awaiting sentencing were significant factors against his release. Matthews' case was publicly named, a rare occurrence for youth offenders, because his non-compliance with bail and rehabilitation services led to a change in the...

Severe Weather Forecast for New ZealandWet and windy weather is set to return to New Zealand starting Thursday, with MetService issuing heavy rain warnings and strong wind watches for the southwest of the South Island. The warning for Fiordland indicates expected rainfall of 150 to 180 mm, with peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h possible on Thursday afternoon and evening, along with potential thunderstorms. This severe weather is predicted to extend to the North...

A worker on a container ship at Port Nelson fell 12 metres into the sea after a guard rail gave way while he was loading containers. In court, the port company was fined $110,000 and ordered to pay $5,000 in emotional harm reparation, with Judge Jo Rielly emphasizing the company's role in the incident, although it wasn't solely responsible. The stevedore recounted his terrifying experience of not knowing which way was up or down and...

Emergency services have responded to a serious crash involving a car and train in Rolleston, Canterbury. Crews were called to the Kerrs Rd level crossing around 7:20 PM, and one individual is reported to be in critical condition. A police spokesperson confirmed that officers were alerted to the incident shortly after it occurred. Full Article