Rowing NZ rejects bid to reopen 1988 Maadi Cup final result
1988 Maadi Cup Boys coxed eight, won by Christ’s College with Auckland Grammar finishing second. The appeal against…
World Surf League New Zealand Pro brings big crowds to Raglan’s Manu Bay
It is the first time New Zealand has hosted a combined men’s and women’s championship event, with the…
Former Wallabies star Digby Ioane denied bail over threats to kill man
Magistrate Anne Thacker raised concerns about Ioane’s mental health following his statements in court, remarks that were later…
Gisborne art exhibition Let Me features works by local teacher Jodi Scandrett
“I’ve got more confident with it over time, I think,” she said. One piece called The Bird is…
Did Tom Phillips case spark Government’s last-minute homeschool law change?
In New Zealand, “certificates of exemption” from school are available through an online application on the ministry website,…
One person rescued after major search for yacht that issued mayday in Cook Strait
A second person had been taken off the same craft earlier in the day for medical attention. Police,…
Teacher Kahukura Bentson avoids deregistration after convictions, including for the assault of a woman
In the decision, tribunal deputy chairman Nicholas Chisnall censured Bentson after giving “serious contemplation” to deregistering him. Bentson…
Critically endangered kākāriki karaka boosted as Nacho and Trixie raise 55 chicks
“The breeding season has ended and yet she’s still producing eggs and raising chicks,” Percasky said. Two of…
Doctor fined $36,500 for book of ‘demeaning’ patient photos and notes
The book included comments, accompanying a patient’s unnamed medical chart, claiming “the over 200kg club are almost always…
Havelock North crash: Pedestrian seriously injured on Havelock Rd
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Man charged after allegedly stealing SUV with child in front seat outside Woolworths Ponsonby
The boy was physically unharmed. Woolworths Ponsonby is the only supermarket on the street. The vehicle was then…
Gypsy Tea Room co-owner ‘humbled’ as support, new location offers, roll in after closure news
Barfoot & Thompson director Stephen Barfoot acknowledged the bar’s iconic status and said the decision was not made…