German shepherd breeder Anne Glover convicted of neglect, still allowed dogs
The High Court at Auckland ultimately held up a nine-year animal ownership ban against the pair in 2023,…
Proceeds of crime: Christchurch couple who found drug-dealing cash in ceiling allowed to keep $40,000
The electrician passed the money to the homeowners who, recognising that it may have come from drug-dealing, did…
Paralympics 2026: Ukraine’s officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
“Ukrainian public officials will not attend the Paralympic Games. We will not be present at the opening ceremony,”…
Khloe Kardashian says son Tatum is the only boy allowed in her bed
She explained: “I’m a grazer for me. “I like having certain snacks in my bed. I don’t like…
Ruatiti farm killings: Dog club members rescue pets under armed police guard
“Yesterday was a day with so many different emotions one would think the well was dry. But no,…
Domestic violence murder: Names of Auckland convict and victim permanently suppressed
“It’s a continuous nightmare I can’t wake from,” the woman’s best friend later added through tears, describing having…
Napier: Six-storey housing developments set to be allowed on 44 streets
Of those, 200 of the suggestions were against the proposal, 250 wanted amendments, and just 45 were in…
Rebels gang member Ernest Albert’s claim of self‑defence rejected in Mid North stabbings case
Drinks turn to double stabbing According to the court’s recently released decision, Albert was in Kawakawa in June…
Austrian doctor denies letting 12‑year‑old daughter drill patient’s skull
She told the court her “biggest mistake was letting her go to the operating table”. But the woman’s…
An insider’s guide to Diwali in New Zealand: Traditions, food and how to join the Festival of Lights
Why is it called ‘Diwali’? Rama, Sita and Laxmana in the forest during exile, painted circa 1652. Photo…
NSW paedophile allowed victim’s photo as he was assisted to die
“He did not die a prisoner, and that man’s password on every account he had was freedom, the…
Summer holiday at Pourerere Beach? A computer will decide if you’re allowed to stay
The Pourerere Camping Committee and CHB District Council introduced a ballot system in 2023 to ensure equitable access…