Would you slap an ‘S’ plate on Nan or Pop’s car?
West Aucklander Boyd Steel has launched a blue “S” plate sticker, designed to signal there’s an older driver…
How police linked Malcolm Rewa to a rape in the ’80s
Malcolm Rewa in court in 2019. Photo: POOL Warning: This story contains graphic details. Serial rapist and convicted…
Malcolm Rewa: DNA breakthrough links serial rapist to 1988 teen attack
The High Court has today released the police summary of facts, which sets out the chilling events of…
Wellington pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by bus
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Willis Street workers have rushed to help after a pedestrian was hit by…
Education Ministry figures reveal teacher shortage worse than previous forecast
The numbers were based on a “medium” estimate of teacher supply and demand. Photo: Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe Education…
Have benefit sanctions actually worked?
The government introduced a traffic light system alongside financial and non-financial sanctions for beneficiaries who did not meet…
Notorious UK child killer attacked with metal pole in prison
Double murderer Ian Huntley, jailed in the UK for killing two 10-year-olds in 2002, was left unconsious in…
Van owner facing charges after crashing down bank
A man has been charged following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing…
Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video
A balaclava-clad thief who allegedly pilfered 100kg worth of honey from a Central Otago stall was minutes away…
Teacher loses registration after sex relationship with student
A student’s mental health deteriorated and she began to have panic attacks after a teacher began a sexual…
Temps to drop as ‘very cold snap’ forecast for start of autumn
Dust off the winter duvet and warm socks – a “very cold snap” is forecast for parts of…
KiwiSaver withdrawal funded ‘life-saving’ weight loss surgery
Biddy Tai Ahmu and her twin grandchildren, Aylani and Zahkani. Photo: Supplied Biddy Tai Ahmu says bariatric surgery…