Serial fraudster Aaron Coupe appeals against his sentence, citing mental health problems and ‘crushing’ punishment
She called that a “crushing result” disproportionate to the offending. A total sentence of 74 months to 78…
Former gang member Dr Timoti Te Moke on his journey to becoming a doctor
“But I’m the outlier. I’m the exception, for now, at least, though it’s my hope that things change.”…
Stewart Copeland on The Police, Sting and his return to New Zealand stages
“No, it wasn’t a photo of my bandmate.” Then a mischievous grin spreads across his face and he…
Local elections 2025: Wayne Brown wins second term as Auckland Mayor beating Kerrin Leoni, as voters back his ‘Fix Auckland’ agenda
Wayne Brown has stormed home to win a second term as Mayor of Auckland, comfortably beating his main…
Teddy Swims gives The Hits host Matty McLean his first tattoo
In a series of photos posted to Instagram, the ink has been revealed: a small image of a…
Ōamaru boy breaks both his legs and back while skiing on Mt Ruapehu
“They didn’t know that he had a broken back until they fixed his legs and then they went…
Bad Bunny pokes fun at critics of his Super Bowl halftime show gig on Saturday Night Live
“You might not know this, but I’m doing the Super Bowl halftime show,” he said to cheers from…
Winston Peters calls out ‘violent, hate-filled’ alleged window attack on his home
“A disgusting coward has gone to my home and smashed a window. Glass was shattered all over our…
Basil Anderson jnr sentenced for killing his father in Pātea, South Taranaki, amid meth psychosis
The 36-year-old appeared in the High Court at New Plymouth for sentencing on an admitted charge of manslaughter.…
Shaun Johnson: The burning question from his NRL career, regrets, joy and moving on
But there were as many downs as ups, and after playing in the 2011 grand final in just…
Arrested man briefly escaped after Northland police used his car for transport
The IPCA was satisfied with the outcome of the police investigation, he said. The two Northland officers initially…
All Blacks team naming: Scott Robertson names his side for Wallabies test in Perth
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson names his side for the final Rugby Championship test in Perth. Beauden Barrett…