Well-known New Zealander appears in North Shore District Court on sexual abuse charge
The alleged offending is historic in nature and relates to one victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
Eight youths caught after police spike stolen car on Auckland motorway
“It took off at speed and Police opted not to pursue, as it continued along the South-Western Motorway…
On The Up: Puāwai cafe in Napier putting young teenagers in charge one day a week
However, one of her loyal customers suggested she put her daughter in charge on Sundays, as she had…
‘It’s never too late to do the right thing’: Police appeal for truth, two years on from Baby Ru killing
Police are urging those responsible for Baby Ru’s death to come forward and “do the right thing”. Photo…
Local elections 2025: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell focuses on unity, debt and museum for second term
She wanted to be an “inclusive leader” and setting priorities as a new council would be an important…
Watch: Blue whale spotted on Akaroa cruise in first sighting since 2020
“We had word from another operator that there was a humpback whale just at the harbour entrance,” Waghorn…
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegations
The Parliamentary Services letter told the MP “you now have $4986 for the remainder of the term. Urgent…
ACC paid out $92m to people who didn’t receive medical treatment on time
The biggest proportion of money paid out was for a delay or failure to diagnose a condition –…
Seven weeks after US imposed 50% tariff on India, many of Tiruppur’s factories have ground to halt
This city’s garment exports were valued at US$3.7 billion last year, according to the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association, and…
Radio’s Sam Wallace opens up on hair transplant journey and confidence boost
“I think there’s a sense of staunchness for a number of people to keep [getting a hair transplant]…
Thousands of teachers to strike as pressure mounts on public services – The Front Page
Teachers will refuse to teach certain class levels, from Years 7 to 13, on certain days, as well…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay’s three Findlay sisters off to Chile for hockey’s Junior World Cup
Twin sister Hannah Findlay and Greer Findlay, 18 months her junior, are on tour with New Zealand Under-21…