Use of dating apps for drug deals on the rise in New Zealand – and emojis send a signal
A rising number of New Zealanders are buying drugs via social media, including dating apps, an extensive research…
Search continues for missing Tauranga man
“Police and Jaismon’s family are concerned for his well-being, and we would like to see him return home,”…
Europe pushes back on Trump peace plan for Ukraine
Trump indicated Friday he had set a deadline of November 27 for Ukraine to accept his administration’s plan…
Brent Cooper named new associate director for mental health and addiction at Whanganui Hospital
Cooper has more than 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction at MidCentral and spent the…
Stevee Ormsby sentenced to six months’ supervision for assaulting self-appointed parking warden
At the trial, the court heard that Watts regularly took photos of illegally parked cars on his street…
Black Power member Joshua Strickland jailed for Christchurch home attack
At Strickland’s sentencing in the Christchurch District Court today, Judge Gerard Lynch said the mother, an early childhood…
Sustainable Business and Finance: AgriZeroNZ backs Canterbury start-up Amua with $1.2m for cow emissions device
A world-first public-private partnership focused on helping farmers reduce emissions without compromising their profitability and productivity, the organisation…
Zain Taikato Fox death: Name suppression lapses for some Maketū murder-accused
Valentine “Pop” Nicholas, 64, who the Crown alleges is the president of the Maketū chapter of the Mongrel…
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for record $54.66 million at Sotheby’s auction
The buyer’s name was not disclosed. The artwork depicts the artist sleeping in a bed that appears to…
Media Insider: Sky TV annual shareholders meeting – rugby rights confirmed for next five years; chief executive Sophie Moloney delivers outlook
Bowman told shareholders that the rugby rights negotiations concluded in August. The All Blacks will be on Sky…
Massey reserve homicide: Teen responsible for security guard Ramandeep Singh’s death gets permanent suppression
But the Crown sought a “special care recipient order”, typical of most homicide cases involving insanity, in which…
Donald Trump’s tariff move a boost for exporters, but what next? – Editorial
That’s good news for New Zealand exporters, who have faced increased costs since the extra tariffs were introduced.…