Woman sentenced for sexual offending against 13-year-old son of partner
“I feel like I failed as a mother and couldn’t protect my son,” she said. Her son now…
Psychologist suspended for two years after sex with client
The psychologist, who has interim name suppression, occasionally worked with inmates. While working with a male client between…
Rocket Lab lands US$397m Space Force contract for Neutron, SpaceX confirms plans to go after telcos
The firm’s Nasdaq-listed shares, which have recently fallen sharply from their 12-month high, rose 5.75% today to US$74.48.…
Corrections Minister halts $9m ‘massage programme’ for prisoners
In the initial procurement documents, Corrections said there was a clear need for the services. “Rongoā Māori is…
Rotokawa School wins national recognition for AI curriculum bot – On The Up
The school was nominated for the Ministry of Education’s New Zealand Education Excellence Awards and was one of…
Sewer gas smell mistaken for LPG leak forces early-morning evacuations near Blenheim
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‘Surrounded by love’: Mum will be remembered for her laughter and resilience – Kevin Page
The dementia that has slowly been robbing her of who she is these last few years made it…
Hawke’s Bay braces for coldest mornings of the year as snow warning issued for SH5
If the forecast is correct, that would be the coldest temperature recorded so far this year in both…
Two million pairs of free protective glasses made available across Spain ahead of 12 August total eclipse
The historic total solar eclipse due to take place on 12 August has generated such widespread interest that…
Mangu Kaha trio accused of murder allegedly planned Wellington fires for patches
The third fire, on November 5, 2024, claimed Ian Moller’s life. Mangu Kaha gang members Arden Neho, Reardon…
Shortland Street gets $2.3m funding for 2027, returns four nights a week
This meant the annual costs TVNZ paid for the show – which one source estimated to be about…
New Zealand’s oldest European shipwreck shows need for protection in Kaipara
Scientist Dr Jonathan Palmer said it might be impossible to now work out what the ship might have…