Calib Materoa held Invercargill teen and girl at knifepoint during ‘home invasion’
Materoa punched the teen in the back of the head, twice in the face, and kicked him. Armed…
Why Christchurch killer Nathan Boulter avoided facing victim’s family at sentencing
Boulter, 36, stabbed McDonald, 37, to death in her Parklands driveway in July last year as she arrived…
A-League champion Louis Verstraete is leaving Auckland FC to return home
“I have enjoyed my time here in Auckland; the fans, coaches and my teammates welcomed me with open…
Historic Wallace Neff home restored after hidden plans found
When restoring their 1925 Wallace Neff-designed home in La Cañada Flintridge, Pete and Teri Lauenstein wanted kitchen tile…
‘Gentle giant’ Gus breaks Tauranga SPCA record as longest-stay dog
‘Full of life’ Crompton said Gus is a “gentle giant” and likely a collie cross with a mix…
Police arrest three after Lower Hutt homeowner discovers intruders
Two men, 45 and 35, and a 33-year-old woman have been charged with kidnapping and aggravated robbery. Police…
Landslide victims in Pāpāmoa stuck paying mortgage on red‑stickered home they can’t live in and can’t afford to repair
A chunk of their 450sq m property gave way, leaving a large hole undermining the garage and sucking…
Auckland player wins $1m Lotto first division as Powerball climbs to $35m
“Anyone who bought a ticket from any of the above winning stores should check their ticket as soon…
Nara Smith reveals daughter Whimsy Lou’s cancer battle and remission
Popular content creator Nara Smith has broken her silence to share the devastating reason behind her recent social…
New Zealand’s largest pickleball and padel centre to open in Christchurch’s old Court Theatre building
Eight pickleball and three padel courts fill the revamped theatre space. Photo / Anna Heath. KJ Randall, who…
Landlord Jagdish Prakash who housed homeless in derelict Palmerston North home ordered to pay $17k
“The landlord’s failure to provide and maintain this tenancy is extreme,” Woodhouse said. Prakash told the tribunal he…
Home Alone 2 legend Brenda Fricker has died aged 81
The role also earned her a nomination for a Golden Globe. One of her most memorable and iconic…