Police investigate Britomart assault after 13-year-old boy robbed of shoes
“They were headed to McDonald’s in Britomart – a place we’ve visited many times as a family, but…
Whaka 100: Palmerston North dad overcomes broken back to race in Rotorua mountainbiking event
The three-day mountain biking marathon starts today and is expected to inject millions into the local economy. Jones…
NBA coach, player arrested in illegal gambling probes
He described it as “an insider sports betting conspiracy that exploited confidential information about National Basketball Association athletes…
Mathew David Linch jailed for strangling, assaulting Nelson woman over rent dispute
A member of the public stopped to help and drove the woman to safety, with Linch following until…
How did documentary maker Rebecca Miller get into Martin Scorsese’s head? Slowly.
Miller, who has been married for nearly 30 years to actor Daniel Day-Lewis, star of The Age of…
Protesters plan beach fires nationwide over Marine and Coastal Area Bill
“History shows it’s never good when they start burning books and this sounds unenlightened and anti-intellectual. What we…
Macpac revenue and profit fall as New Zealand demand softens
The business has 39 stores in New Zealand, 26 in the North Island and 13 in the South…
Austrian doctor denies letting 12‑year‑old daughter drill patient’s skull
She told the court her “biggest mistake was letting her go to the operating table”. But the woman’s…
South Auckland fight: Confronting video shows Manukau teen brawl
At one point in the video, one person appeared to be kicked in the head as they lay…
New Zealand Police Association elects new leader as Chris Cahill stands down
Watt told Newstalk ZB he was “ecstatic” to be selected as the new president. “I’m so proud of…
New Zealand’s chances of scaling racing’s Everest improve after draw
Superstar Kiwi jockey James McDonald has been confirmed to partner her, choosing the daughter of Zoustar over stablemate…
All Blacks XV: Jamie Joseph explains surprising omission of Dylan Pledger from squad
Former test halfback Justin Marshall was among those pushing for Pledger to be included in Robertson’s squad –…