Mt Eden prison death: Name suppression lapses for Auckland manslaughter defendant Peresia Tapui
The defendant was granted interim name suppression at his first appearance last month in the district court but…
Lonely Cornwall alpaca cheered up with unlikely object while he waits for new friends
Park operations director Gary Zammit told the BBC the 18-year-old animal seemed happier after the introduction of the…
Serial scammer Dean McAuley jailed again after cleaning out 91-year-old’s bank account
The court heard that in February 2025 McAuley knocked on the victim’s door and claimed to be “doing…
Waikato Hospital towel shortage sparks concern for patients without support
“Then on Saturday morning, she texts, we’ve been told there are no showers till Monday because there are…
Dental hygiene key to predicting mortality, Japanese researchers find
Poor oral health among older adults is closely linked to higher mortality rates and a higher risk of…
Elderly tramper winched to safety after 12-hour Kauaeranga Valley rescue
He was wearing only shorts and a singlet and, apart from his mobile phone, was carrying no emergency…
Southsada Sananikone: 81-year-old drug trafficker loses bid to overturn conviction
The court was told that over a five-week period in early 2022, Sananikone mailed 396 packages on behalf…
Family pays tribute to Fiona Cameron and Tomi Muliaga after fatal Foxton Beach house fire
Before long the pair started a relationship and she moved in 18 months ago. “She wasn’t living very…
Auckland Zoo euthanises elderly rhino Zambezi
Naylor said as Zambezi was approaching the end of his natural lifespan, vet and keeper teams have monitored…
Family complain to Jetstar after elderly man injured during layover
“We got up 4.30 Monday morning, and there was an email from Jetstar advising us that our flight…
Mt Eden prison death: Man charged with manslaughter over inmate assault
A spokesperson for Trubuhovich’s family told NZME last week they were devastated by his death and wanted answers…
How Wi-Fi Could Become an Invisible, No-Touch ECG
Wi-Fi signals already fill our homes, offices, and hospitals — invisible waves constantly transmitting data between routers and…