Former Kāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook given 10 months’ home detention for indecent acts
The touching happened over their clothing and bedding and often at his home. “What marks the offending is…
Teenage Dirtbag hitmakers to play intimate Napier show
“I thought it was a good opportunity to make bands realise there’s more, there are a lot of…
Six60 and Synthony headline first concert at new Christchurch covered stadium
Six60 performing at Hagley Park in Christchurch. Photo / Matt Clode The event is presented by Manuka Phuel…
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, White Stripes among Rock Hall of Fame inductees
Jack White, of The White Stripes, speaks at the ceremony. Photo / Getty Images, AFP Singer-guitarist Jack White…
Thailand’s household debt crisis acts as brake on anemic growth
Billboards, like this one overlooking the expressway in Bangkok, advertise quick cash loans for up to 80% of…
Doja Cat, Metallica, Ed Sheeran: The biggest international acts touring New Zealand this summer
JELLY ROLL AND SHABOOZEY Two of the biggest names in country hip-hop fusion make their New Zealand debut…
Netsafe warns sextortion now widespread as one in five Kiwis report being affected
Thirty-five % of victims reported a moderate to severe effect on their mental health, with 73% of people…
Aakash Aakash of Wellington jailed for sexually assaulting woman, and lewd public acts
Aakash was charged with unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, and three counts of doing an indecent act, all…
VTNZ defends driver licensing test system after claims officers took money to pass applicants
“After being notified of the alleged offending at the Highbrook branch, VTNZ conducted a thorough investigation and worked…
Rotorua teen who went viral for helping shoppers rewarded with job offer, donations
Waiting for her taxi, she then watched as the 2.03 metre tall (6ft 8) teen dashed through the…
On The Up: Rotorua teen praised by thousands after act of kindness helping shoppers
The 55-year-old, who said she lives with extensive nerve damage that often causes her to fall, said Colin’s…
Government’s $70m events fund needed to attract more acts to NZ, promoter says
“What we do know with this … fund is that there’ll be a range of events that have…