Teen Jonty Parkes caught drink-driving in Queenstown after moving car 10m to avoid car-parking fine
After his birthday trip in April, Parkes, of Te Awamutu, spent more than $3000 on flights and accommodation…
Sean Fitzpatrick honours first All Blacks captain Dave Gallaher in Anzac doco
“It was very emotional and I loved that I was able to be part of it,” says Sean,…
Astronomers believe ‘otherworldly’ light seen in the sky linked to Chinese rocket launch
Griffin said the launch of a Long March-2D rocket carrying experimental satellites reportedly took place from the Xichang…
Auckland real estate agent Dave Tomu ordered to repay $23k in unpaid rent
The landlord, who has name suppression, said she had known Tomu for about 10 years and she called…
Anzac Day weekend road toll: Two dead in Rotorua SH36 crash
A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said an ambulance and rapid response unit sent to help had treated…
How to handle criticism that hits hard in midlife – The Little Things
He suggests asking yourself is the person having a bad day, being thoughtless, or being deliberately mean? “So…
Anzac Day in Tararua’s Wimbledon community marks 100 years of the local WWI memorial
“Due to their tightly cemented nature and the scarcity of hard, durable rocks in the Wimbledon-Herbertville area, these…
India speed climbers face obstacles in race to the top
Mallesh works part-time as a climbing instructor while pursuing his goal of reaching the 2028 Los Angeles Games.…
Otago’s luxury holiday homes stand out in annual Bookabach list of top NZ baches
Topping Bookabach’s list is Queenstown’s Lakehouse 3, a split-level home on Frankton Hill with a prime spot above…
Auckland District Court staff told to move to Ellerslie in ‘cost-cutting’ move
“This is a proposal driven by cost-cutting, not by any genuine plan to improve services for New Zealanders…
Fuel costs and storms force closure of Bella Vacca Jerseys in Northland
“It’s quite tough in a way, I’m going to miss it. “Some people you become friends with that…
Man dies in custody at Mt Eden prison, police and coroner alerted
Referral to the coroner is standard practice for deaths in custody, Paki said. “Our thoughts are with the…