Ex-NRL star Matt Utai awake and talking as 15yo charged after Sydney shooting
Police have now charged a 25-year-old man and 15-year-old boy with shooting with intent to murder and participating…
Auckland Rainbow Parade draws thousands as police boost presence
There was no sign of protest as celebrations got underway, with up to 25,000 people expected to attend…
Molteni&C flagship store to open in Auckland as Dawson & Co expands
Scott Fisk, director of luxury furniture retailer Dawson & Co. The dedicated gallery is currently under construction next…
Heavy end to week as big stocks drag sharemarket 1% lower – Market close
Salt Funds Management managing director Matt Goodson said the market felt heavy to end the week. “There were…
Bremworth rehires former staff and takes on Design Spun workers as Napier plant ramps up post-cyclone
Through the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), 15 candidates were referred to Bremworth, including former Design Spun staff.…
Waikato teacher drank wine while on lunch duty and shoplifted bottles as alcoholism took hold
While the tribunal made its ruling on the matters last year, the decision was only publicly released this…
Sydney homicide detectives seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-league star remains in coma
The group includes a 19-year-old charged with being an accessory after the fact to shoot at with intent…
Ruatangata West crash victim named as 38-year-old Rondy Pedrido Sepaya
Three others were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit…
Reserve Bank keeps cash rate steady as early recovery takes shape
Newly-appointed Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman, speaking at her first monetary policy news conference, said the bank was…
Baby monkey Punch clings to stuffed toy as fans flock to Japan zoo
Images of Punch, or Punch-kun as he’s also known, with his beloved toy went viral after they were…
Auckland pack rape trial: German backpacker sobs as defence questions consent
“I wouldn’t say something like that,” she eventually responded, but conceded that because of her own spotty memory…
Richard O’Brien leads Rocky Horror celebration as Riff Raff statue returns
After days of rain threatened to dampen celebrations, O’Brien credited the “Rocky Horror gods” with holding off the…