How Josh Kushner became the newest owner of the L.A. Lakers
When news broke that Mark Walter’s insurance businesses were under federal investigation and that the Lakers and Dodgers…
Daughter avoids conviction after sexual affair with her father
She applied for a discharge without conviction, and has continued interim name suppression pending a hearing in November.…
Laurie Keats dies at 92 after lifetime devoted to Golden Shears
The movement saw the Golden Shears of Great Britain established in 1963, and further development worldwide, including the…
Long-Term Care Costs: a Growing Problem for Americans of All Ages
Some days, Tamara Johnson wonders how her life changed so rapidly. Johnson, 58, made six figures in an…
Life sentence stands for Shaun Karauria, who killed Sandeep Dhiman in Hawke’s Bay
According to a recently released decision, Karauria and Rosie Page Lewis, also 17, hatched a plan in December…
‘Lanterns’ review: Superheroes soar in a grounded detective story
For all their vaunted power, superheroes are at the mercy of the people who write them, draw them,…
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…
Court of Appeal upholds Andrew Coyle’s conviction and sentence for Auckland stabbing
He went on to appeal his conviction and his sentence. Coyle argued his conviction was a miscarriage of…
Father’s death leads to House of Shem brothers spiralling into $200k combined benefit fraud
According to court documents, Duane Omeka Perkins, known as Te-Omeka Perkins, claimed $116,847.52 over two years. Isaiah Te…
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and agent, dies aged 68
“On behalf of Spanish football, we wish to convey all our love and affection to Lionel and his…
Northcote preschool closure puts affordable childcare at risk
Niruban Manivannan moved to Auckland from India three years ago to build a better future for his young…
Father with gambling addiction makes desperate plea to TAB over problem betting
Correspondence between Aaron and TAB’s Safer Betting team show when the exclusions came into force, he attempted to…