Executive who admitted paying for underage sex faced separate workplace investigation before he was sacked over charge
His former employer told the Herald it was “appalled and deeply concerned” when it learned of the charge.…
Don McGlashan on Chris Bishop awards spat and why he yelled ‘shut up’
Successful songwriting career “Like a very square peg in a very round hole” is how McGlashan describes his…
Leonardo DiCaprio on fame, balance and why he tries to ‘disappear’
Elsewhere, The Departed star expressed concern about the role artificial intelligence (AI) could play in the future of…
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson pleased with how he departs role after six years at helm
He also faced sponsor upheaval, with major partner Ineos walking away from its six-year, $21m-a-year deal halfway through.…
Hamilton armed robber Hone Daniels claimed he was doing his laundry, not robbing a pub
“Of course, that was rejected by the jury, and equally, I found it more entertaining than anything that…
Drunk Nelson motorist Ralph Smith 3.5 times the limit when he crashed, critically injured brother
The brothers, from Samoa, were in New Zealand on work visas to support family back home. Ralph Smith…
Tongan rugby league star Eli Katoa aims for return as he recovers from brain surgery
“My recovery is going well and hopefully I can keep ticking all of the boxes that I need!…
Bestiality in New Zealand: The latest figures, plus forensic psychologist Dr David Jones on how he helps his patients
“It’s across a life span. I’ve got guys ranging from 18 up to their 70s.” He says 10…
This Kiwi futurist says he can add six years to your life
“You want to be younger, because the older you are from a biological perspective, the more chances that…
Waikato tradie Jason Lambert was ‘in over his head’ when he ripped off victims
While the judge considered a sentence of either home detention or community detention, Lambert’s counsel, Kerry Hadaway, successfully…
Luke Metcalf: Warriors star says he was never going to leave, despite wide NRL interest
Metcalf is happy at the Warriors and unlike some past Australian imports has truly bought into the culture…
Eric Watson says he rejected US SEC settlement offer in crypto case
Watson is also on the losing side of a more than decade-long legal tussle with Sir Owen Glenn…