Taupō girl Elyse Johnson defies odds of cancerous brain tumour
“She understands everything – it’s just the tumour obviously stops it getting out because it’s stopped her speech,”…
Former Dannevirke High School deputy head girl Hannah Lund places second at Kathmandu Coast to Coast challenge
“It was race on right from the beginning for me and I raced hard,” Lund said. She said…
Tip Top Trumpet Girl returns: Rachel Hunter shares cheeky new ice cream video
“Yes, I know my history with ice cream, but this is really good,” she said. “I’m not going…
New Kiwi gold rush heats up as price spikes
Cushla Norman speaks to the Kiwis ditching their jobs to chase riches as the gold price soars, prompting…
James Tatham-Tahere admits climbing into family home, indecently assaulting teen girl
After putting the underwear in the bag, he went back to the 14-year-old’s room where she lay asleep…
Auckland entertainer Cole Johnston faces fresh underage sex charges, new complainants come forward
Johnston also faces three charges of committing an indecent act on a young person aged 12 to 15,…
The Hewitson Profile: Christine Fernyhough’s new book showcases her unusual treasures
When Christine Fernyhough was a little girl, she was an enthusiastic collector of shells and coins and was…
Lily Allen announces New Zealand tour date as part of her new West End Girl album tour
Her new album West End Girl was released in October last year, just days after announcing the surprise…
Horse racing: Shock result for punters as girl power rules in Wellington Cup
“I said [to Latta] if she gets back, we will ride her for luck,” Hercock said. “From about…
Landlord ordered to pay tenant almost $5000 after child fell through hole in floor
Crystal Realty Limited, trading as Harcourts Mount Roskill, was managing the property on behalf of the owners, NNDS…
Hamilton girl, 9, becomes youngest to pass NCEA Level 3 English exam
Her father, Martin Chen, told the Herald that her one wish after the results were revealed was to…
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help
“It was just my instinct to help her and I think everyone would do the same. I’m happy…