Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
All Blacks v Ireland: The Business of the All Blacks – Beauden Barrett and the $124 billion American business giant that helped pull New Zealand Rugby out of a jam
The trio spoke candidly, away from the normal media spotlight, in a critically important 30 minutes for New…
All Blacks: Twenty years on from 2005 Grand Slam triumph
Two decades on, Ben Francis speaks with players from the greatest of the modern Grand Slam tours. The…
High Court resolves Christchurch estate for Catholic order four decades on
Otherwise, the assets would go to a woman named Bridie Meagher for her lifetime if she wished. Decades…
Property owners lose Lake Hayes subdivision case as covenant challenge dismissed
The consent, in conjunction with the council’s current proposed district plan, allows for a primary residential dwelling and…
TVNZ cameraman Mike Fitzgerald reflects on five decades of news
It was a surprise celebration in that “Fitz” was unaware it was happening – but not surprising in…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge for ‘mercy’ ahead of sentencing
The once-powerful hip-hop innovator apologised for physically assaulting Casandra Ventura, his former girlfriend for more than a decade,…
Canada wildlife decline ‘most severe’ in decades, WWF says
Species globally assessed as at-risk of extinction in Canada, such as the North Atlantic right whale and leatherback…
Her rape was unsolved for decades. The suspects were identical twins
They tested evidence gathered from the scene to try to identify the perpetrator through his DNA. Authorities found…
Brett James, Grammy-winning country songwriter, dies in North Carolina plane crash
James (centre) was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. Photo / Getty Images “Brett…
Australian scientists grapple with ‘despicable’ butterfly heist
Decades on, lepidopterists are still struggling to repair the damage. “He created such a taxonomic mess, it will…
Doctors warn of prostate cancer diagnoses doubling as country faces future ‘treatment crisis’
“We’re asking patients to accept second-tier treatment options while watching their disease progress. “This creates an avoidable pathway…