Wellington teacher found not guilty of historical student abuse allegations
The complainant, now an adult, alleged woman had sexually abused him in the early 2000s while he was…
Mac Macpherson: ‘They weren’t happy at all’ – the ridiculous backlash to a $695 bottle of wine
It’s generally acknowledged that $695 makes Lorenzo the most expensive bottle of wine ever released by a New…
Social Security COLA increase still uncertain after shutdown. Here’s why
Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 years The main trust fund used…
Targa Rally crash near Rotorua: Witness describes ‘big ball of flames’ after car hits tree
He grabbed two large fire extinguishers from his shed and headed towards the road. “The car was a…
Local elections 2025: James Denyer confirmed as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor as final results declared
Voter return was 38.06%, being 15,301 votes, including special votes, which have now been validated and counted. Return…
Otago v Bay of Plenty result: Otago reach NPC final with big win
Otago Dylan Pledger scores during the NPC semifinal win over Bay of Plenty. Photo / SmartFrame Otago have…
Son of prominent Tauranga man charged with shooting at people and fleeing police
Police have said they were initially called to reports of a person being shot at in Bethlehem, then…
Jury finds Jayden Meyer guilty of sexual violation of 15-year-old girl
He was then released into his father’s custody at 7.13pm. That same night, just before midnight, he sexually…
Wellington councillor Ray Chung re-elected with a margin of 45 votes
Both the Prime Minister and the Labour leader criticised Chung over an email he sent about former mayor…
Hayden Tasker’s trial for the death of police officer Lyn Fleming moved to Christchuch
Tasker pleaded not guilty to the charges at an earlier hearing. In the High Court at Wellington this…
Air NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer trips
The airline said the aircraft was blessed at a sunrise ceremony and expected to fly to Hamilton Airport…
Man charged with manslaughter over 2021 disappearance of Jason Butler
Area investigations manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson, said it had been a long and extensive investigation. “I…