Chief Justice leads tributes to Robert Smellie after death of former High Court judge
Born in Dunedin in 1930, Smellie was educated at Otago Boys’ High School before graduating with an LLB…
Simon Bridges’ wife, Natalie, and lawyer Philip Crump among new community trusts appointees
“These people collectively bring expertise in education, business, healthcare, community services, marketing, sports, governance, law, environmental protection, grant…
Home Alone house owner shares behind the scenes secrets in new memoir
The comedy became an instant smash, taking more than $800 million at the worldwide box office. Daughter Laura…
Former Auckland Zoo elephant that moved across Tasman to have calves has stillbirth
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Former naturopath reveals how New Age wellness became an online cult
While most people think of a cult as a group ruled by a charismatic leader – where members…
Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in lucrative Netflix-backed bout
The build-up, as expected, was a carnival of the absurd. Paul, with his legion of online followers and…
Greg Biffle plane crash: Seven killed in North Carolina jet accident
“I am devastated by the loss of Greg, Cristina and their children, and my heart is with all…
Former transtasman league star charged with assault, threatening to kill
It’s alleged the offending occurred on December 14 this year. A charge of threatening to kill carries a…
Rotorua’s QE Health: Potential sale collapses after Health NZ refuses contract transfer
The first liquidator’s report on November 27 said 11 parties had expressed interest in buying QE Health. QE…
Dame Noeline Taurua: Politician joins push for Netball New Zealand board overhaul
A zone will host a regional SGM if enough centres call for it. Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline…
Former New Plymouth mayor bids for Kāinga Ora flats neighbouring his apartment development
“I have become a vexatious emailer, I think, to the Minister [of Housing Chris Bishop] and all and…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation hearing – TVNZ news boss reveals outside-court conversation with Peter Williams
O’Sullivan told the court: “He [Williams] told me that he regretted being involved. He described Mr Batchelor as…