Northland campaign aims to boost young children’s language skills
“There’s a very low number of actual words that they’re using, so their vocabulary is very restricted.” Easterbrook…
Auckland player wins $1m Lotto first division as Powerball climbs to $35m
“Anyone who bought a ticket from any of the above winning stores should check their ticket as soon…
Tenant Jonathon Michael Parker sentenced for blackmailing elderly landlords after bitter dispute
Margaret recalled that Jeffrey had “locked horns” with Jonathon Parker, the tenant of their rental property, and the…
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s East Hampton property damaged in gate crash
The concert series featured appearances from Beyoncé, their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Eminem and Teyana…
Waikato ambulance officer Matthew Liddle dies after months-long fight for life following brain aneurysm
“He had a seizure which caused catastrophic brain pressure. Matthew would not be able to come back from…
Deceased legal highs figure Stephen Beere’s family trust dispute heads to trial
However, the Court of Appeal declined the application, clearing the way for the civil trial to begin in…
Air New Zealand captain’s dream career in limbo after brain cancer diagnosis
With Beatson now looking to specialist care and unfunded treatments, while facing a high-risk second surgery and the…
Drugs and cash seized during Dunedin Re-O’ Week traffic stop, man charged
Senior Sergeant Adelle Williams said getting the drugs off the street was a great result for the community.…
The Open: Bryson DeChambeau penalised; Ryan Fox, Kazuma Kobori make cut, Daniel Hillier misses
The 32-year-old was ruled to have unintentionally improved his lie when trampling on the grass before his second…
Hawke’s Bay slaver, trafficker denied parole after threatening fellow prisoner
After being repeatedly refused last year, Matamata was granted parole last month and was to be released on…
Disqualified driver Fairmont Leigh crashes into campervan after flipping off tourists in Golden Bay
The 20-year-old later told police, after forcing other drivers off the road while speeding over the Tākaka Hill,…
Seven youths arrested after alleged shoplifting incident in Hamilton
The stolen items were discarded nearby and were recovered by police. Police are now investigating whether the group…