Inside Economics: NZ house prices on track for longest downturn in modern history
The longest (in records dating back to 1962) was five years, peak to trough, between 1975 and 1980.…
Pilots fined $400 each after biosecurity dog Sophie finds food in luggage
In the same month, Sophie also sniffed out fresh betel nuts and banana leaves in a passenger’s pocket,…
Homicide victim Harley Shrimpton’s text messages and relationships before his death become focus in Rotorua murder trial
He said that despite having earlier been told he’d be “put in a box” if he reported the…
Government promises ‘faster access’ to maternal mental healthcare and more frontline staff, advocate says step in right direction but wants detail
“One of the most important periods in a child’s life is the first 2000 days. By providing support…
Adam Harris named as wealthy Auckland businessman acquitted in 2024 of family violence
Jurors heard the couple lived a life of luxury funded by Harris, where money was not an issue…
Sophie Turner had ‘mini breakdown’ in her 20s her Game Of Thrones role ended
She said: “I didn’t know who was Sansa and who was Sophie, and I was too young to…
Rotorua police seek clothing link in Melissa Jones death investigation
Melissa Jones pictured wearing the clothing items police are looking for. Following a recent coroner’s case management conference,…
England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson in ‘nightclub incident’ after Black Caps test
“The Cricket Regulator has been informed and we will provide a further update when possible.” The second test,…
Fleeing driver critically hurt in Hamilton crash, police seek witnesses
The vehicle was later spiked by police while travelling at speed and it continued on to Grey St…
Supreme Court overturns $4.2m award in Whangārei quarry negligence case
Daisley told the Northern Advocate he was disappointed with the decision, saying the case had a big impact…
Serial sex offender Shannan Taylor sentenced in Whanganui to 22 years in prison
But his sexual offending stretched back even further than that. Taylor is already serving a prison sentence for…
Auckland boy with autism left in school van for four hours, Ministry of Education demands answers
Their son attends Wilson School, which provides specialist education for students with high needs. He was supposed to…