Former gang member Dr Timoti Te Moke on his journey to becoming a doctor
“But I’m the outlier. I’m the exception, for now, at least, though it’s my hope that things change.”…
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dead after Wakefield Prison stabbing
“Detectives from the homicide and major inquiry team are investigating.” Attempted rape Watkins, 48, was jailed in December…
Simon Bridges shuts down talk of future Auckland mayoralty plans
As well as leading the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and enjoying living in Auckland with a young family,…
Paula Bennett on swapping Parliament for podcasting
And a lot of people have come and seen her. This week, she celebrates 100 episodes of her…
Chelsea Winter launches new cookbook Nourish inspired by family life
And now, much to Chelsea’s joy, her mum Annemieke is moving from the Waikato to be close by,…
Local elections 2025: Results for key Hamilton, Waikato battles
“I anticipate the swearing-in will take place about a week from now,” he said. New Hamilton Mayor Tim…
Dame Jacinda Ardern makes surprise cameo in Pike River film
“She agreed to briefly appear as herself, in a voluntary capacity. She hasn’t yet had the opportunity to…
Ex-All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow ready to face old side La Rochelle in Top 14
“One of the juggernauts of world rugby,” he added. Kerr-Barlow signed for La Rochelle in 2017 after making…
Reality TV funeral director Fiona Bakulich released from prison after winning sentence reduction on Auckland High Court appeal
Court documents state Bakulich swindled grieving families out of about $18,000 altogether, starting with a $3000 charge in…
Former Bay of Plenty Family Court lawyer Paulette Main imprisoned for defrauding legal support scheme
Main was working as a Family Court lawyer in Tauranga when she made more than 1200 false claims…
Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian shot dead in Sydney’s northwest
“You’d want to think that in a residential area that people could wander the streets at that time…
Smiths City owes creditors $26.8m, including $1m to IRD, outlook for creditors appears bleak
The company had experienced a significant decrease in sales in FY24 amid a challenging economic environment and reduced…