Auckland relief teacher David Howell sentenced for indecent acts, faces deportation to UK
“The punitive aspect of the sentence has effectively already been served,” he argued, noting that his client’s behaviour…
From submarines to spin rooms: How Defence Minister Chris Penk stays afloat in politics
He presents as affable and earnest, with a willingness to address any question. “I think the Fourth Estate’s…
Election 2026: NZ First leader Winston Peters takes on National, own Government policy at Fieldays; would ditch Paris climate agreement, questions rates cap
One of his ministerial colleagues, Andrew Hoggard, got a quick serve, again off–the–cuff. While not naming him, Peters,…
Trump cancels 250th anniversary concerts in favour of rally starring himself
Trump said remaining artists would include Lee Greenwood, the singer of God Bless The USA, a staple of…
Donald Trump calls for replacing US 250th concerts with MAGA rally
“So I am thinking about bringing the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World, the man who gets…
After Australia 501 deportation, Sydney shooter Alvin Tuala turned Auckland drug boss
Police again turned their attention to Tuala in 2022, after an investigation into a $2.5 million methamphetamine haul…
Judge throws out negligence claim over Cessna 185 fire in Nelson maintenance hangar
The Cessna 185 owned by Jason Deer of Wakefield, near Nelson, which was destroyed by a fire in…
Trump to put his picture in US passports
“As the United States celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a…
Teacher censured after messaging vulnerable student ‘I love you’, referring to himself as her father
But the teacher stressed that his relationship with the 16-year-old was not indecent. However, the Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal…
Hamilton man Liam Marsh exposes himself outside school, then accosts women in carpark, office
But counsel Christine Hardy told Judge Garry Collin that Marsh’s traumatic brain injury, suffered as a child, was…
Mark Zuckerberg creates AI version of himself to speak with Meta staff
He told the Diary of a CEO podcast: “They basically make the presentation to the Dara AI as…
Film animator Daniel Barrett on Wētā FX, Avatar and burnout
“It put this little gentle chip on my shoulder where I was like, ‘I have to prove to…