The murder of Malachi Subecz: Inside the custody battle that left him with killer caregiver
Another damning inquiry into the murder of Malachi Subecz has been released with Coroner Janet Anderson saying, “No…
Hawke’s Bay has its first Winter Olympian – but Piera Hudson is representing another country
She even had the honour of being a flag bearer for the nation at the opening ceremony, and…
Rotorua motels used for emergency housing found to lack consent
The council is now taking action. Under the District Plan, motels are consented for short-term visitor accommodation, not…
Remote cannabis grower Aaryn Barlow has sentence varied; avoids ankle monitor over no-phone-zone home
Former Green Party politician Aaryn Barlow’s cannabis plantation was found during aerial reconnaissance by police in the Nelson…
Dunedin inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attack
Judge Robinson said the victim was defenceless, had his back turned, and had no chance to protect himself.…
Waiatāi Stream eel deaths: Tests find natural ‘blackwater event’ to blame
She said HBRC teams collected water samples from several locations in the Waiatai and Ikanui streams. “These samples…
HDC finds baby’s death linked to ‘list of errors’ by staff at Health NZ Waitematā
“This has not only been a clinical failure but a deeply personal tragedy that has left lasting emotional…
Nelson man Corey Innocente jailed after threats to kill police and public in tense standoff
Innocente’s actions prompted the evacuation of an early childhood centre and residents from about 50 nearby homes. He…
Young nurse left with a permanent injury amid calls to stem violence in mental health wards
Cat Flynn says she stays in her job because she respects the staff on her team and finds…
Tauranga disability advocate buys first accessible home, calls for enforceable standards
A portable shower, for which she received Government funding, was installed at the house, where she lived until…
Hotel shortage sees Whangārei miss out on $5m hockey tournament
But the Vantage Black Sticks Tri-Series was now being split between the North and South Islands, with the…
Letters: Auckland crime, lack of police and mental health support slammed
Honours and community service It is very hard to decide if those who are awarded 2026 honours are…