Letter from a sex offender: How an Auckland abuser tried to bribe his victim out of pursuing justice
He then offered her $5000 to drop the case. The letter left Claire shaking, sickened and “totally disgusted”.…
Weather: Bad weather on the way, Auckland Santa parade attendees advised to take an umbrella
Its nearly summertime, so I hope you’ve been good for when Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick joins the Farmers…
It’s all mum and dad’s fault! Can you really blame an adult affair on your childhood?
Few would deny that having an extra-marital affair is a risky business. If uncovered, you may lose your…
Lily Allen calls new album ‘an act of desperation’ after marriage split
“It’s an odd idea and an odd question that if you consider yourself an artist that you might…
Four surprising cancer symptoms you should know about, according to an oncologist
Many people experience pain or irritation after drinking alcohol in the lower chest or abdomen due to inflammation…
Never too old to dance: Inside an Auckland ballet class for seniors in their 80s and 90s
In the Auckland ballet world, Valerie Murray is well-known as the teacher who founded the South Auckland Ballet…
How long does a Hawke’s Bay sexual assault victim have to wait for their day in High Court? An average of 932 days
That’s a trend that’s mostly on a par with national averages. Judge-alone trials nationally took an average of…
Auckland business executive admits to receiving commercial sexual services from an underage girl
Through his lawyer, Graeme Newell, the man declined to comment. A spokesperson for the man’s employer said: “We…
Gripping moral thriller ‘It Was Just an Accident’ is among the year’s best
Enraged, Vahid stalks and kidnaps Rashid/Eghbal, intending to show exactly as much mercy as the notorious tormentor showed…
Nark: Facing an appeal, police apologise to Ross Appelgren’s family for losing original investigation file
Julie complained to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, prompting further efforts by police to find the file. However,…
Auckland’s best swimming spots within an hour’s drive of the city
This is a collection of places that I’ve enjoyed swimming at, or that have been strongly recommended by…
Straker, repositioning as an AI firm, inks $28m deal with IBM
A presentation for Straker’s August 20 annual meeting made no bones about why it is repositioning itself as…