Family and close friend of missing Queenstown woman Erika Rodrigues Coelho speak out for the first time
Her family is from Paraná, Brazil, where her mother, 71, and father, 76, live. Alexandre said he was…
Charlie Puth cancels only New Zealand concert at Auckland’s Spark Arena
“We have worked so hard to bring you the sort of top-level musicianship and arrangements that you all…
Lily Hooper search: Family say they are ‘devastated’ as hunt in Australia continues
“Our family is absolutely devastated that our beloved daughter Lily is missing. “We would like to thank all…
Tony Randle’s family pay tribute to clever and caring Wellington City Councillor after unexpected death
“It’s just a loss, such a loss,” Randle’s younger sister Sher said. Tony Randle pictured during the council’s…
Caleb MacGregor dies after Dunedin crash as police seek witnesses, dashcam footage
MacGregor was remembered as a “loving son and best wee man” to his mother and “adored and loving…
Blenheim man Jarrod Mehlhopt filmed women without consent; sentenced to home detention
Judge Couch openly disapproved of Mehlhopt’s offer through his lawyer Marcus Zintl to make a $500 emotional harm…
Paralysed woman Tracy Jarman devastated as HDC closes complaint
After the operation at a private hospital in Auckland, she woke with 98% paralysis in her right leg…
Parents of children killed in Cabramatta crash between car and pram speak
The grieving mother told 9 News she loved her children “more than [her] life”. “I think about when…
Efeso Collins’ family react to coroner’s report: ‘Devastated and disappointed’
The coroner found Fa’anānā died of cardiac disease arising from complications of diabetes, obesity and hypertension after suffering…
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…
Cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee joins fight to save Pegasus Golf Course from housing
“We were drawn to Pegasus to live a dream. Building on the golf course to play three times…
Whanganui mother’s headstone robbed of $300 worth of crystals, daughter devastated
She remembered her being a “fun, vibrant woman” who had an eye for beautiful things and loved her…