Balmain woman allegedly ‘smashed’ man with hammer for stealing her brother’s ashes
Graham appeared in Bail Division Court under police guard, wearing an oversized black poncho and sporting a short…
Ikea tightens returns policy for New Zealand and Australia consumers
An Ikea spokesperson said the changes to the way returns, cancellations and exchanges worked had been introduced in…
SailGP Rio: Black Foils strategist Liv Mackay to sail for France in Brazil; no firm timeline for New Zealand team’s return
“It was definitely very serious so I’m really glad she’s okay and, from what I understand, her recovery…
Waikato mum battles waiting lists and insurance for son’s feeding-tube surgery
Xavier lives with a combination of rare genetic conditions and cannot tolerate natural sugars, meaning he relies on…
Whanganui trucking companies hit by diesel surge warn of higher prices for consumers
“It would force us out of business if we had absorbed how much our fuel bill has gone…
Liquidators report on reason for Wellington’s Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe closing after 25 years
The liquidators said they were informed by the director that all trade creditors had been paid prior to…
‘Ketamine Queen’ who supplied Friends star Matthew Perry jailed for 15 years
Dr Salvador Plasencia, who admitted four counts of distribution of ketamine in the weeks before Perry’s death, was…
Outback town Cooladdi for sale with pub, motel and post office for A$400k
Cooladdi qualifies as a town due to the post office that operates out of the roadhouse, according to…
Rotorua retiree walks 707km from Cape Egmont to Māhia Peninsula, raising over $10k for charities
After completing the 3000km Te Araroa Trail and a South Island coast-to-coast trek “for fun”, Murphy said a…
‘Ketamine Queen’ who supplied Friends star Matthew Perry jailed for 15 years
Dr Salvador Plasencia, who admitted four counts of distribution of ketamine in the weeks before Perry’s death, was…
Wallaby warning for Hawke’s Bay: Like ‘rabbits on steroids’
He said the rivers’ “constantly evolving landscape” were home to vulnerable populations of ground-nesting birds, like the banded…
Ameliaranne Ekenasio reveals no contact with Silver Ferns since exit, plays down chances of return for Commonwealth Games
Ekenasio, who is getting ready for another ANZ Premiership campaign, told RNZ she has not had any contact…