SPCA staff targeted with death threats, harassment from animal ‘vigilante’ groups
The organisation had recently added further risk mitigation measures, such as hiding vehicle logos with magnetic blanks. In…
Coroner finds 16-year-old Steile Veenendaal’s death was a ‘devastating, yet preventable accident’
Coroner Ruth Thomas said the resident saw Steile’s car cross the lane and correct, before he went out…
Resident of property where Gurshabad Singh drowned says neighbour, grandson tried to save his life
“We are grieving the loss alongside the family. No parent should ever have to walk down the path…
Erueti Wirihana sentenced to seven years for the cold-case manslaughter of Hastings man Eddie Peters
Erueti Wirihana sentenced to seven years for the cold-case manslaughter of Hastings man Eddie Peters ZB Choose a…
School transport provider changed just weeks before the death of 8-year-old Gurshabad Singh in West Auckland
Gurshabad Singh died after escaping a school van and drowning in the pool of a nearby property. Photo…
Tauranga man Harley Shrimpton allegedly shot dead execution-style
At the start of a trial in the High Court at Rotorua today, Crown solicitor Anna Pollett said…
Clarkson’s Farm star Jeremy Clarkson was ‘days’ away from death
He underwent life-saving heart surgery after discovering severe coronary blockages during a hospital visit. Photo / Getty Images…
GPs divided on AI and online care as patients pick in-person visits
“You haven’t got that personal relationship; I think that’s a big loss for general practice,” Budelmann says. Dr…
Coroner’s report details Dr Tom Mulholland’s final months and mental health battle before sudden death
And while the beloved family man was known for his positive persona and selfless generosity, the demons he…
Buckley Systems death: Investigation after worker killed at Mt Wellington electromagnet factory
In a statement this morning, Buckley Systems said, “We are deeply saddened to advise that one of our…
Tangaroa Paki jailed for drug-driving, causing death of his best mate, Brayden Tawa, in Tauranga crash
The 2023 crash killed his childhood friend, Tawa, and injured the victim’s brother, Watene Tawa, who was in…
Waste shredder death: Gisborne business fined, paying reparations after fatal accident
A perimeter guard with interlocked access means an access point tied to the machine’s operation, one that would…