New Zealand Police Association elects new leader as Chris Cahill stands down
Watt told Newstalk ZB he was “ecstatic” to be selected as the new president. “I’m so proud of…
Netsafe warns sextortion now widespread as one in five Kiwis report being affected
Thirty-five % of victims reported a moderate to severe effect on their mental health, with 73% of people…
Bucklands Beach fire victims named as father and son Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11, in homicide probe
An accelerant was used in the fire, and it was a substance that was foreign to the property.…
Study builds on genetic research into cannabis use, as policymakers grapple with drug’s popularity
“By studying the biological underpinnings of why someone may use cannabis to then lead to disorder, this will…
Young man accused of sexually violating female friend as teens hung out
The Crown said on the evening of the alleged assault the group were gathered at the boy’s house,…
Retail spending dips 0.5% in September as growth streak ends
The only category within the month to report spending growth was hospitality, which recorded a rise of 1.5%…
Bondi TikTok sparks debate as Gen Z swaps black activewear for colour
Black activewear on the way out? Ellie Nicholls was walking through Sydney’s Bondi, fresh from a pilates class…
NZ sharemarket falls as Wall Street slides on renewed US-China trade fears
By late morning, the S&P/NZX50 index had dropped by 137 points or 1% to 13,329.95 after briefly hitting…
Local elections 2025: Biggest wins and closest calls as special votes loom
Adams, who is now heading into his third term leading the Hauraki District, received 4694 votes, while second-placed…
Teen friends killed as car rolls 98m on mountain in drunk crash
Neither had been wearing seatbelts, he said. “Although there is no evidence to indicate whether either or both…
Local elections 2025: Wendy Schollum new Hastings Mayor as last-minute voters extend her lead
Buddo, who is heading back to farming life, conceded defeat and wished Schollum well. He said he was…
Liquidations on track to surpass 2024 total as business failures accelerate
“Post the GFC there was a clear general decline in terms of insolvency appointments, and that dropped even…