Former Matilda child star Mara Wilson reveals AI nightmare of child sex abuse images
“It didn’t matter that those images ‘weren’t me’, or that the fetish sites were ‘technically’ legal. “It was…
Invercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim Shadbolt
She described his final term as mayor – from 2019-22 – as truly awful and detailed accusations she…
Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74 in Queensland
His last test try was arguably his most famous. When facing the British and Irish Lions in Wellington,…
Every cent you take: Sting, ex-Police bandmates in royalty battle
Sting, the trio’s bassist and singer, composed all their hits, from Roxanne to Message in a Bottle. Consequently,…
2degrees chief executive Mark Callander on instinct, AI and outer space – Summer Questions
Understanding and keeping pace with the impact of AI. Leaders need to balance the hype and promise of…
Singer Julio Iglesias accused of human trafficking by former staff
“I want to tell them to be strong, to raise their voices, to remember he is not invincible,”…
Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money
The court heard McEwen provided no affidavit but sent a certificate from a “notary” in Lithuania. Notaries vary…
Havelock North: About 200 homes planned for former Te Mata Mushrooms site
As well as the latest proposal, four other housing or retirement developments for more than 500 new homes…
Winter Olympics: Italian athletes ‘insulted’ by torch-relay snub
“A political function,” said the statement, means Fauner is “specifically excluded” from the relay. Fauner said in his…
Tim Shadbolt obituary: New Zealand’s longest serving mayor dies at 78 after long illness
He first served as Invercargill mayor from 1993 to 1995, but while he was mayor, he contested the…
Ex-Kaipara councillor Ihapera Paniora discharged over Whangārei assaults
During the confrontation, she took one victim’s cellphone and threw it across the floor, pushed her in the…
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s settlement details revealed as they finalise divorce
Kidman and Urban, who were married for 19 years before their split in September, will divide up their…