University of Canterbury investigates incident where student was banned from wearing Palestinian keffiyeh at graduation
They told the Herald they felt demeaned and belittled, and described the male staff member who delivered the…
Media Insider: TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman banned for five days by Parliament Speaker Gerry Brownlee
He said Sherman “went beyond the prescription and spirit of the rules that had previously been agreed by…
Former New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell banned for cocaine use
He previously served a one-month ban in 2024 after testing positive for cocaine during New Zealand’s Super Smash…
Roger Sydney Samson towed boat on corroded trailer, killing young New Plymouth mother when it detached
Today, he appeared via audio-visual link from Whanganui Prison for sentencing before Judge Philip Crayton on a charge…
Former SPQR owner Chris Rupe banned from running companies until 2034
Liquidators Christopher McCullagh and Stephen Lawrence of PKF Corporate Recovery & Insolvency confirmed last year that SPQR owed…
Ma’a Nonu banned for three weeks for ‘dangerous’ tackle
AFP 7 Apr, 2026 09:31 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Bev Priestman leads Wellington Phoenix women to success after Canada scandal
“I was rushed through airports like a criminal,” she recalls. “I got home and realised the enormity of…
TikTok bans Kiwi content creator Uncle Tics over involuntary Tourette’s tic on livestream
“It wasn’t aimed at anyone. It wasn’t hate. It was Tourette’s.” New Zealand content creator Leighton Clarke, better…
Former financial adviser David McEwen fined $15k, banned for 7 years
McEwen previously sent the court correspondence from Lithuania. Defence counsel Karl Trotter today said McEwen was still overseas.…
Spinal injury at Tauranga public pool prompts Bay Venues diving pause
She was resuscitated and airlifted to Middlemore Hospital National Spinal Unit for treatment. In response to this incident,…
Waikato horse trainer Ival Brownlee banned for 18 months after winning horse tests positive for meth
Racing investigators then visited Brownlee’s training site in Pōkeno and both he and his father, who owns the…
Rangiora farmer Gary Evans banned from owning livestock for life after sheep neglect
The charges included failing to ensure his 184 sheep received treatment that alleviated unnecessary pain or distress. Judge…