Medical child abuse trial: Crown and defence close case after seven weeks
“She needed [Child X] to be sick to keep playing her role as the medical mother of a…
Rototuna Junior High teacher Shannan McPeak censured over rape remark but allowed to keep teaching
Student said McPeak comment was ‘creepy’ McPeak is a teacher in the product design department at Rototuna Junior…
Auckland police warn stolen bag may contain toxic asbestos
“Amongst some items stolen is double-bagged asbestos that had been placed in a box. “Asbestos is extremely toxic,…
Body found at Cornish Point, Cromwell during search for missing Frenchman Antoine Richard
“The community support and search efforts have been extremely appreciated. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at…
Christchurch teenage fisherman hooks 2m shark off New Brighton Pier
The height of the pier meant that lifting the shark directly was not an option, as the line…
Search for person who went overboard from ferry in Cook Strait during the night
Kiwirail confirmed the person had gone overboard from the Interislander’s Kaiārahi ferry. Harbourmaster Grant Nalder could not comment…
Child medical abuse trial: Sister challenges claim mother tampered with child’s feeding lines
Child X required treatment in hospitals around the country and was then under a strict management regime when…
Recidivist offender David Cossill sentenced after Glenfield, Auckland robbery turns violent
While Cossill isn’t alleged to have been involved in the bloody attack, it is agreed that he helped…
Medical child abuse trial: Detective says mother avoided police when told her home was being searched
The woman at the centre of allegations she deliberately harmed her child during medical treatment for gastrointestinal problems…
‘No response’: Jevon McSkimming yet to pay back taxpayer funded hotel stays during affair
“I continue to hope Mr McSkimming will do the right thing.” In Chambers’ letter, obtained by RNZ under…
Weather live updates: Red heavy rain warning for Northland, residents urged to evacuate if feeling unsafe
In an update posted online, Whangārei District Council said its important people consider their own situation and exposure…
Northland severe weather: Marae open as red rain alert, risk of floods loom
The worst of the weather is forecast to start tomorrow, with peak rates initially reaching between 15-25mm per…