Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court
By Belinda Feek A community magistrate was unimpressed when a former international sports star failed to turn up…
Northland residents using Afterpay to buy essentials amid cost-of-living crisis
One woman Checkpoint spoke to described it as a “sucker punch or sucker pull”. “It’s like spending your…
Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher
By Al Williams An 18-year-old woman who had a months-long sexual relationship with a 12-year-old relative, “akin to…
Teen woman’s bid to overturn conviction for sex with 12-year-old relative dismissed
Now the Supreme Court has dismissed her appeal, agreeing with the Court of Appeal that her offending was…
Iran accepts ceasefire after Trump says US will pause bombing for 2 weeks
US President Donald Trump said he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving…
Cyclone Vaianu diverts Fiji flight from Sydney
A Fiji Airways flight carrying dozens of passengers from Sydney has been diverted to Tonga after Tropical Cyclone…
Ardern documentary ‘Prime Minister’ nominated for two Emmy Awards
Prime Minister was co-directed by Auckland-based filmmaker Michelle Walshe and American Lindsay Utz. Photo: Supplied / Rialto A…
Mother found guilty on all seven charges she mistreated child during medical care – NZ Herald
Mother found guilty on all seven charges she mistreated child during medical care NZ HeraldMedical child abuse trial: Judge…
Florida beach rescue hero saves alleged double killer from sea unaware of day’s prior events
“He said, ‘I’m exhausted, I’m tired,’ and I said, ‘Do it! Get on your back and let the…
Hawke’s Bay weather, Cyclone Vaianu: Council prepares rivermouths amid storm surge concern
The forecaster said there is also a high confidence of warning-level rain for the ranges of Hawke’s Bay…
Peters welcomes Iran ceasefire – urges ‘important work’ to be done
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the news of a two-week ceasefire agreement in the Iran war –…
Months in custody for war crime-accused Australian soldier
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith will remain in custody for months after being charged over multiple alleged war…