Former league international Tangiia Tongia sentenced for violent rape in Christchurch
Tongia represented the Cook Islands national team and played for the Papanui Tigers and the Canterbury Bulls during…
Sleaktek ordered to pay former CEO Juliet Hull $186,000 after failed allegations of misconduct
As a result, it was found that her dismissal was unjustified. The company was ordered to pay Hull…
Former Kiwis halfback Shane Varley learning to walk again after two cardiac arrests
“But surviving was only the beginning. Shane Varley, who played 11 tests for the Kiwis, has been left…
Waipukurau fundraiser launched to help Suzanne Jordan’s terminal metastatic breast cancer battle
“She’s done 18 years’ battle, and she said, ‘Jacqui, I have been fighting it for so long, I…
Former police officer faces trial in Manukau for alleged violence against three women
Questioning the woman, the man’s lawyer, Andrew McCormick, suggested the alleged violence never happened and that the police…
Former Super Rugby player Tony Lamborn busted after buying cocaine
With an American-born father, he also played 23 tests for the US men’s national team, the Eagles, including…
Prince Harry’s UK move ‘driven by desire to get closer to King Charles’
Harrold added: “I think the King will be delighted to have his son and daughter-in-law closer to home.…
NZ actress Anna Paquin salutes fellow child star Hayden Panettiere, calls out Hollywood
“RIP HP (Hayden Panettiere), MT (Michelle Trachtenberg), DC (Daveigh Chase) and too many others. “It’s a strange small…
Former Mr Olympia bodybuilder Dwayne Quamina dies days after Atlanta show
“I got back from the flight and it was chaos, just felt like death.” Quamina explained he had…
Silver Fern Maddy Gordon inks Super Netball deal with West Coast Fever, exits Queensland Firebirds
“I’m so excited to join the West Coast Fever and take this opportunity to challenge myself, improve my…
Former Alliance candidate Mary O’Neill sentenced for harassment of Napier neighbours
However, Judge Russell Collins said the heart of the matter was not the physical damage caused but a…
Chris Bishop declines fast-track referral for 1000-home Pegasus development
Local MP Matt Doocey has publicly opposed the development and he welcomed the decision via social media, congratulating…