Man base-jumps from 187m-tall abandoned Seascape tower in Auckland CBD
He said he chose the building because “it’s under construction”. “It’s not completely closed off like a fully…
The parenting deficit: The numbers that show why school holidays are asking the impossible
After my son’s first school drop-off, it only took a few days before I was burned out, trying…
Iced coffee blind taste test: Baristas rate the best (and worst) at NZ supermarkets
Daily Bread’s Robbie Dalgetty has over 16 years of coffee experience and says a decent iced coffee should…
Tūrangi murderer Lance Dickinson stabbed his ex, Cheri-Lee Bell, 13 times
At his sentencing in the High Court at Rotorua yesterday, Justice Pheroze Jagose said Dickinson and his victim…
Bridgestone NZ tyres recalled over reports of rapid air loss
Bridgestone New Zealand has issued a recall of Duravis R660 ECO tyres following reports of rapid air loss…
NZ Wars, Treaty of Waitangi ‘sanitised’ in new history curriculum, says educator
“The curriculum provides a sanitised view of New Zealand history and fails to meet the demands of students…
Millions of Europeans struggle to cope with another wave of extreme heat
Temperatures were set to surpass 30C for nearly three out of five European residents (excluding Turkey) – around…
Rotorua’s Prince’s Gate Archway to be deconstructed after safety risk identified
Rotorua Lakes Council group manager of community experience Alex Wilson said public safety was the priority. “We are…
Alan Hall miscarriage of justice: 2 ex-police officers on trial in Auckland
“We’re fortunate to have this system of justice, and we need to preserve it as best we can,”…
Juan Manuel Leon Sandoval granted discharge without conviction after Hamilton street fight
His lawyer, Avina Tu’inukuafe, argued a conviction would impact Sandoval’s ability to secure a job in the future.…
Crown seeks to lift name suppression for wealthy child abuse offender
An appeal against his permanent suppression was then filed by the Crown. Today in the High Court at…
Home evacuated as floods close roads in Tasman district amid ‘extreme’ rainfall
Shattock said weather conditions seemed to be “dying down” and everyone was “safe and sound”. “The current situation…