Northland youth worker sentenced for assaulting child in his care
On that occasion, the whānau were cleaning the house and the child was told to clean his room.…
How Tana Umaga could fit into Dave Rennie's coaching team – NZ Herald
How Tana Umaga could fit into Dave Rennie’s coaching team NZ HeraldIs Dave Rennie eyeing Tana Umaga as new…
Rakai Thompson sentenced for the Taranaki manslaughter of his friend, Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley
At the sentencing, the teen’s mother, Donna Akariri, said her son would never be defined by Thompson’s actions.…
Robin Beets was killed at a dementia unit but his family don’t want the other patient charged
Nurses and caregivers said Beets was a “gentleman” and a “lovely guy”. In August 2023, Beets was assessed…
Rural health: How Australian farmer Brendan Cullen swam his way out of depression
Eventually – with the help of antidepressants and swimming – he clambered out of long-term depression. In his…
Eric Dane memoir My Book of Days to be published after his death
Shriver said Dane had been determined to leave a message for his family. She added in a statement…
Phillip Spooner and his spree of thefts from retailers, homes, and car keys from gyms
Spooner then punched him in the face multiple times and began reversing the car with the victim still…
Brooklyn Beckham reportedly ‘disheartened’ by his parents’ ‘performative’ birthday posts
“Brooklyn and Nicola are disheartened they chose to make public Instagram posts for his birthday,” they said. “These…
Rotorua centenarian Ivan Deadman still driving his Mustang
His daughter Rosemary Furniss unveiled a painting of him with 100 bubbles for 100 years, which was gifted…
Hawke’s Bay golfer breaks his age with spectacular 62
Duff finished 10-under-par with no bogeys, eight birdies and one eagle (on the 17th hole). Stuart Duff’s scorecard…
Climb every maunga: Steven Braunias on his epic volcano adventure
In the first of a two-part series, Steve Braunias, armed only with a bus pass, a flask of…
Wairoa school bus crash: Father Jordan Biddle on healing and giving back to emergency responders after his baby son’s death
Emergency services at the scene of the fatal crash in Wairoa. Photo / The River Independent Press –…