Children’s book author Helme Heine dies in Russell aged 84
He is best known for the characters Franz von Hahn, Johnny Mauser and the plump Waldemar, the trio…
Manawatū house fire victims named as community rallies around mother
The Givealittle page titled “A mother’s worst nightmare” has been set up for the mum of the three…
Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray on why she’s keeping her kids off phones and backing a ban
“I still found myself at 42 getting trapped into the dopamine hit that comes with social media.” It…
Rotorua residents confront man after playground defecation incident
Wharekura said just as that commotion started, another resident, who was “7ft and huge”, came out of a…
Coroner considers joint inquest after four children die in motocross crashes
Jack Willson of Cambridge died at the age of 10 in a motocross crash. Photo / Supplied Jack’s…
Northland news in brief: New children’s book takes flight in Mangawhai; Mangamuka slip repair under way
New classrooms Four Northland schools will receive new classrooms after the Government says it freed up $100m to…
Tom Phillips injunction: Children’s mother Catherine Christey joins legal battle
Tom Phillips was killed in the early hours of September 8 after entering into a shootout with police,…
Coroner orders joint inquest after four children die in motocross crashes
Jack Willson of Cambridge died at the age of 10 in a motocross crash. Photo / Supplied Jack’s…
On The Up: Napier teen cancer survivor walks with mum to support children’s cancer camp
Now 15, Max has been cancer-free for seven years. Monique said the journey left a lasting mark on…
Family opens petting farm for kids to enjoy animals up close in Ōhaupō – On The Up
Livestock management The yard area has an outer ring of paddocks where the cows, sheep, and horses are…
A twist in the tale: Steve Braunias on the trial of the mum who killed her children and hid their bodies in suitcases
There was a terrible and unexpected twist late into the already especially terrible murder trial of Hakyung (Jasmine)…
Escaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s book
They heard a peculiar noise outside and thought it must have been one of their cows, as they…