KiwiSaver withdrawal funded ‘life-saving’ weight loss surgery
Biddy Tai Ahmu and her twin grandchildren, Aylani and Zahkani. Photo: Supplied Biddy Tai Ahmu says bariatric surgery…
South Waikato council walkout after mayor challenged on camera ban by councillors
A council spokesperson said councillor Zed Latinovic “interjected” while the mayor was addressing Bruce Simpson, the member of…
Raglan residents worried about hosting World Surf League Championship Tour
The World Surf League Championship Tour has added Raglan to the 2026 tour. Photo: RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod…
Not all love courts getting spruce-up
Ageing tennis courts in a small Southland town are set for a spruce-up, but not everybody in the…
Woman describes sexual abuse complaint process with Teaching Council as ‘traumatic’
The woman said she lodged a complaint in 2023 about abuse that happened 30 years ago. Photo: Women’s…
Gisborne farmer John Bracken, NZ’s biggest GST fraudster, has $16m of assets confiscated
First published on John Bracken, then 54, was sent to jail for fraud in 2021. Photo: NZME/Paul Rickard…
Woman scammed out of $15k by caller pretending to be from bank
A man who allegedly scammed an older woman out of $15,000 by pretending to be from a bank’s…
Two seriously injured after bus, cars crash
Photo: Supplied There are serious injuries after an accident between two cars and bus in Auckland. It happened…
New Zealand Republic Debate 2026: Royal Succession Sparks Constitutional Discussion
King Charles III’s recent health challenges and the looming prospect of royal succession to Prince William have reignited…
Kiwi who disrupted mosque prayer in Indonesia could face deportation
The woman reportedly disrupted a Qoran recitation night session at a musalla (a small prayer room) near her…
Northland must not be sidelined in Government infrastructure plan – business group
Minister Chris Bishop last week tabled the Government’s national infrastructure plan in Parliament. It sets out a 30-year…
One person dies after gang-related Christchurch altercation, police warn against retaliation
Police confirmed the people involved were associated with two separate gangs. “However, our investigation to date indicates this…