Wellington sex offender Opetaia Matagi jailed for 12 years
Matagi earlier admitted 17 charges, including sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual violation by…
Anaru Morunga sentenced to life with 17 years’ non-parole for Poutō murder of Jasmaine Reihana
“Jasmaine’s absence is felt every day, in milestones she will never witness, in guidance she can no longer…
Meridian gets consent for 120MW Bunnythorpe solar farm near Palmerston North
Guy Waipara, Meridian general manager development, said the Bunnythorpe farm would expand the company’s presence in Manawatū, where…
Kanaloa Rugby set ambitious goals as discussions for Moana Pasifika takeover progress
New Zealand Rugby chief executive David Kirk said following last week’s NZR AGM in Wellington that there was…
Dietary supplement sold in Andalusia recalled due to serious risks for those allergic to fish
The Spanish food safety and nutrition agency (AESAN) has announced the recall of a food supplement following an…
No prosecution for Transpower over toppled Northland pylon
However, on Thursday the Electricity Authority said Transpower had since provided new evidence, and an international expert had…
New $131m Waikato acute mental health unit nears completion for patients
Designed to support people experiencing acute mental distress, the facility will focus on recovery, dignity and well-being in…
Pauline Timu sentenced for manslaughter over the death of 8-year-old Rickah’Shae Keefe-Haerewa
But rather than race to Whakatāne Hospital, she pulled over for between seven and nine minutes, and rang…
Trailer for Netflix’s East of Eden features Ōamaru Victorian Precinct as California
Phil Turner, locations manager for The Search, who worked on Netflix’s East of Eden, said the region offered…
Rotorua crash-accused Dante Lamont: Judge pushes for earlier hearing over four deaths
The case was called in the Rotorua District Court on Wednesday before Judge Anna Skellern. A hearing before…
England cricket: Zak Crawley dropped for first test against Black Caps
England could field three debutants in their XI for the first of a three-test series against New Zealand…
Rare ‘Ocean Dream’ blue-green diamond sells for $28m at auction
The fancy vivid blue-green diamond is triangular in shape and “the size of the nail on your smallest…