Nelson trial: Mother allegedly upset when told of ‘round-the-clock’ observer in hospital room
The allegations arose from medical interventions required for the child’s assisted feeding, and treatment for complex intestinal failure.…
Travel warning issued for New Zealanders in Mexico after head of cartel killed
Cervantes’ death has sparked security incidents across the country with violent scenes breaking out. A U.S. government poster…
South Taranaki councillor ‘disgusted’ at behaviour of ‘hostile’ group at car meet
“I just think this is something that doesn’t belong on the [Taranaki] coast or anywhere, to be fair,…
Air NZ result looms: A barometer as the country tries flying out of doldrums and airport tensions simmer
“It’s one of those businesses that is quite sensitive to the ebbs and flows of the economy,” said…
Teaching Council chief executive Lesley Hoskin resigns after release of two critical reports
A Public Service Commission (PSC) report released last week found the council “did not appropriately manage all aspects”…
Health NZ’s redundancy payouts a ‘disgraceful waste of money’ – PSA
She said the non-clinical staff such as IT experts and administrators were still desperately needed in the public…
Total lunar eclipse: New Zealand has ‘front-row seat’ to only lunar eclipse of 2026
The total eclipse – also known as a “Blood Moon” – will happen just after midnight on Wednesday,…
Baftas red carpet: Prince and Princess of Wales stun as Kate rewears iconic Gucci gown
Speaking on the carpet before heading inside for the awards, William said he wasn’t in the right state…
Nemesio Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, had a $25m bounty on his head
Mexican newspapers El Universal and Reforma, and the Televisa network reported Oseguera’s death. Earlier, people with guns set…
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Pulp (with bonus thoughts on Auckland show), Foo Fighters, U2, Lana Del Ray and more
Jarvis Cocker and Pulp performed the band’s latest track live for the first time at its Auckland show.…
Western Bay of Plenty councillors get average 57% pay rise to $80,000
The table used data from the Remuneration Authority, the independent agency that sets the pay for key public…
Eric Dane’s girlfriend shares never-before-seen photos of romance, following actor’s tragic death
“I want you to look over there at Mum,” her daughter told him in the video, telling him…