Rotorua shoplifting suspect accused of $13k thefts found hiding in wardrobe
Another alleged shoplifter, aged 20, was also found at the same address. Police said she was recognised by…
Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling wife
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Veteran filmmaker wide of the mark in dated political comedy drama
Review by Sarah Watt Film reviewer·New Zealand Listener· 18 Dec, 2025 04:58 PM2 mins to read Sarah reviewed…
Inflation eased in November, coming in below forecasts
Trump speaks about affordability at McDonald’s forum President Trump joked that he was the “first former McDonald’s fry…
Christmas Appeal: Manager Jordy Gastmeier at the heart of Tauranga Community Foodbank
“It means a lot to me, really, because it’s more than a job.” Tauranga Community Foodbank has three…
Canterbury Christmas charity ensures gifts for hundreds of children
“It’s started to ingrain team building and teaching your kids about gifting and that everybody’s not got the…
Poverty Bay’s Keanu Taumata savours Ian Kirkpatrick medal presentation as Heartland Player of the Year
“You deserve it, mate,” Kirkpatrick replied. The Ian Kirkpatrick Medal, presented since 2022 to the Heartland Player of…
Hawke’s Bay teacher Matthew Ireland convicted of 12 sex offences against students
“I was 9 years old. I didn’t know anything about sexuality,” the boy said. “I didn’t know that…
Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s cause of death confirmed as children break silence
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” they…
Air New Zealand accused of unfair downgrade after Rarotonga flight seat swap
“When I went up, I saw that he now had my boarding pass,” she said. “When I asked…
Police refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was dead
Police this week said if they had “asked the necessary questions” they would have categorised it differently. “Unfortunately,…
Kaikohe fatal crash: Mother of 11yo girl relieved someone being held to account
“Serious Crash investigations can be complex and ultimately take time to be carried out. It’s important for the…