Melanoma: Rotorua’s Elizabeth Pilaar writes book about son Michael’s death
Michael was diagnosed with melanoma at age 17 after his mother raised concerns about a mole on his…
New Prince Song “With This Tear” Released to Mark 10 Years Since Superstar’s Death
Prince has dropped a new track on the anniversary of his death 10 years ago last Tuesday. The…
Paul Williams on making New Zealand Spy while grieving his dad’s death
Two days before his dream came to life, Williams lost one of his biggest cheerleaders. Paul Williams has…
Killer babysitter: Serial murderer Lise Turner’s cot-death lies and a mother’s unending grief
Lauree Ashworth remembers every minute of the day her son was murdered. When she left her Christchurch house,…
State Highway 14 crash: Northland dad who moved from Zimbabwe dies on way to work
Police knocked on Maria’s door around 6pm with the news that Killian had died. Now, she and their…
Greens candidate cops criticism after posting now-deleted joke about Charlie Kirk assassination
Mulipola is an activist, comic book artist and professional wrestler, and does not feature on the party’s list.…
Rotorua Trigg Ave death: Deziah Rangitoheriri jailed for 18 months for ‘instigator’ role
One is set to defend a charge of murder at trial, and the other three, including Rangitoheriri, admitted…
Hamilton man Karl Barnett found guilty of driving dangerously, causing the death of a pedestrian
He noted that Barnett, a healthcare assistant, had experienced close to five years of unpredictable seizures or “lock-ups”…
Waimamaku death trial: Shannon Brady accused of murdering Nicholas Baldwin
Baldwin was found in the ditch near Waimamaku, in the Far North, about 8am on August 1, 2024.…
Rotorua homicide: Two more face accessory charges over death of Nicholas Mitchell
Police said his injuries were not consistent with a crash, and they began a homicide investigation. Te Kani…
Driver in Rotorua crash that killed Sakura Hall, 2, admits he was on drugs
His lawyer, Andy Hill, said that while the man admitted the charge, he disputed some of the police’s…
Auckland mum Stormy Ryder pleads guilty to disabled toddler’s homicide inside Takanini home
It is not known when she returned, but the agreed summary of facts states she realised Tūwharetoa was…