Former constable Summer Smith pleads guilty to charges of leaking police intelligence to Killer Beez gang boyfriend
Knowing her boyfriend’s gang affiliation, Smith sent him the name of someone she described as a “snitch”. She…
13-year-old has major surgery after eating 100 magnets bought on Temu
“While product safety laws exist in New Zealand that prohibit the sale of high-powered magnets, there is significant…
Glen Eden park assault: Teen faces aggravated robbery charge
“Officers have also located a pistol, ammunition and cannabis at the address.” The victim’s backpack and shoes were…
MetService warns Hawke’s Bay of windy change after sunny weekend
Meanwhile, Napier will experience highs of 22C on Saturday and 23C on Sunday and Monday. “Not quite as…
Jacinda Ardern on life after politics and her new book Mum’s Busy Work
Ardern needed to be prepared for Monday’s briefing, sign correspondence and read through a raft of papers. She…
Huntly water pipe flushing complete but brown tap complaints persist
The council has assured residents the water is safe to drink. However, residents continue to be worried about…
Lotto: Are you tonight’s $28m Powerball jackpot winner?
Meanwhile, one fortunate player in East Auckland secured a $400,000 prize with their Strike Four win. Last weekend,…
Devilskin announce acoustic Tōtara Street show after award-winning year
“We’re really stripping things back and making things about the songs and the stories behind them,” Martin said.…
Mr Meats Henderson glitch prints ‘future’ date on meat packs
“I’ll make sure to mention it to the shop assistant next time I’m in the area.” The purchase…
Darts: Tim Pusey barred from using ‘The Magnet’ nickname ahead of world champs debut
“We might have to do some sort of poll, but it’s hard, because everything can be turned. “At…
Gore neighbours and radio listeners rally to help amputee after storm
The man’s home didn’t appear to be damaged but Wilson was concerned it could still cause problems for…
Judge jails father for 15 years after ‘sadistic’ sexual assaults on partner and child
At trial, the man sought to blame others for the assault on the child, which the judge today…