New Zealand DJ Joshua Tavita Stowers, aka Mixmaster, remembered as proud family man
“He made everybody feel seen and was always there for everybody. “He was larger than life, loud and…
Tristan Oakes death: Third man charged with Te Puke murder appears in Tauranga court
Police initially jointly charged 39-year-old rigger Kanan Clarke and 40-year-old Joseph Ernest Yorke with murdering Oakes. The pair…
Christchurch man Nathan Boulter pleads guilty to Parklands murder
Justice Rachel Dunningham remanded him in custody to December 12 for sentencing. The name of the victim was…
Henderson assaults: Man faces 13 charges after multiple attacks
“The behaviour is unacceptable and does not reflect the standards and values of our Henderson community,” Walker said.…
From 157kg to 70kg: How a Pāpāmoa man turned his health around in under a year
Ben Pamment’s heaviest weight was 157kg. Photo / Supplied The 31-year-old said he suffered a serious knee injury…
Kāpiti man Graham Russell Smith has been missing for a year, police renew call for information
The area has multiple walkways and mountain bike trails, and is a popular area for walkers, day trampers…
Leukaemia survivor urges more blood, plasma donors: ‘You’re saving families’
“You definitely need the blood products to stay alive in that situation,” she says, and she’s grateful to…
Tauranga man Noel Raymond Candy sentenced for historical sexual offending
The siblings had been staying with extended family, where he too was staying. Candy continues to deny the…
Ferntree Gully Cricket Club names 17yo Ben Austin as 12th man during memorial round in his honour
“Thank you, it looks amazing. “Our coach Josh Henry had a few quick words before we all walked…
Whanganui man sets Guinness World Record for largest Catan collection
Once he had listed each item and sent video proof of his “mini museum”, Guinness World Records approved…
Far North man, 76, dies in quad bike crash, WorkSafe launches investigation
WorkSafe is also investigating. A WorkSafe spokesperson said farmers were strongly recommended to install crush protection or rollover…
Man accused of murdering 6-month-old baby in Foxton pleads not guilty
Emergency services attended the scene and CPR was performed. The baby was transferred to Starship children’s hospital in…