Tales from the Crypt
First the train, then war
A strong wind muffled the sound of the train's whistle as William Carlton Hepworth drove his horse and bakery cart across the rail crossing at Onslow Rd in Kingsland.Husband killed by illness
Kate Hurley farewelled her husband Peter from their Nelson St address on the morning of August 24, 1889. But there was to be no happy homecoming at the end of the day.
Ship mishap a puzzle
No one knows for sure why the Isabella De Fraine capsized and sank on the Hokianga bar on July 14, 1928.
From bankruptcy to a sad end in Thames
MATTHEW GRAY - © Fairfax NZ News
Bankrupt Robert Crompton Speer was granted an order of discharge in 1895 – clearing his debts and paving the way for renewed business interests.
Tragedy strikes steamer
The captain of the Kotiti stopped the vessel and sounded the alarm when passengers told him someone had fallen overboard.
Heavy showers, but no water spouts
Robyn Malcolm lays it all bare
Missing man and bridge fall 'separate'
$51 million university hall in hot demand
Gay pride festival to cost $330k
Man arrested after cocaine bust
Heavy showers, but no water spouts
Skydivers on top of world after champs
$51 million university hall in hot demand
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