Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
Six weeks later, it was found by the GP, who removed what smelled “like a dead body”. Findings…
Tara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probe
Tara went on to ask for “privacy, compassion and space to heal”. She added: “I’ve shared the only…
New Zealand couple stuck with $7.7k Miami bar tab bill after handing over credit card
After the pair were unable to get an itemised bill from the club, they applied for a chargeback…
Road blocked after police box car in near Wattie’s factory in Hastings
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Rotorua transitional housing residents asked to leave Fenton St complex after geothermal bore breaks
A woman who had lived at the property for more than two years, whose name the Rotorua Daily…
Porirua woman allegedly partially cut off sleeping husband’s penis over infidelity
Judge John Walker said at that hearing he was satisfied name suppression should be in place for now…
Two people injured after jetboat crash in Wairarapa
NZ Jetsprint Association spokesperson Richard Buckley said the crash happened in a second qualifying run. “To be honest,…
Qantas launches Auckland-Perth service, and new route to Johannesburg
Qantas said its inaugural return service from Perth to Auckland was scheduled to depart tomorrow. Tourism New Zealand…
Nelson drug deal robbery: William Johns jailed after knife attack leaves victim maimed
The man’s attacker, William Netane Popoia Johns, 30, has now been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to…
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson pleased with how he departs role after six years at helm
He also faced sponsor upheaval, with major partner Ineos walking away from its six-year, $21m-a-year deal halfway through.…
Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detention
However, Matete remains an inmate of the Auckland Region Women’s Correctional Facility (ARWCF). The Parole Board declined to…