Phone scammers posing as Spark staff jailed for $833k fraud on retirees
The scammers had a warped sense of humour, playing a “prank which was likely to cause extreme embarrassment”…
UK Supermodel Twiggy Reflects On Ageing, Injectables & 60 Years In the Spotlight
One of the original supermodels, Twiggy’s illustrious career is immortalised on-screen in director Sadie Frost’s documentary. Twiggy speaks…
Hospice bushwalk gives Northland patients healing in nature – On The Up
The project was about helping patients and supporting hospice’s work, said Mitre 10 MEGA Whangārei owners Amy Christenson…
Fans turn on Anne Hathaway after new blockbuster trailer drops
“Man, her acting’s REALLY trying to fight that Botox,” another noted. And another begged: “They really need to…
Tauranga pub Crown and Badger closes after 26 years on The Strand
Mackenzie said the pub meant so much to so many and it felt “weird” to close down. “It’s…
Companies fined $200k after forestry trucker’s death on private road
The Thames District Court found the corner’s turning diameter was 7.5m less than the minimum standard for his…
Theresa Johnson stole car with baby inside, then dumped infant on side of road before driving off
Johnson, 59, who is listed as a “caregiver” in court documents, appeared in the Hamilton District Court this…
Two males jumped and bottled on Auckland North Shore street, contractors claim fight ‘mutual’
A man in his 20s was left unconscious after a violent episode with tradies on Beach Haven Rd…
Person dead after two riders knocked off dirt bikes on different Northland roads
Although the investigation is in its early stages, police believe both riders were knocked off their bikes. Investigations…
UN health agency tracing over 80 people on flight taken by hantavirus victim
“Contact tracing for passengers on the flight has been initiated,” the WHO said. Airlink operates one flight a…
Ambulance unions say extra cleaning duties will add to pressure on St John staff
National secretary Mark Quin said the workload for ambulance staff had increased about 10% every year since Covid…
Auckland principal’s practising certificate suspended in Teaching Council probe, on leave from school
“It has caused lots of anxiety and frustration for my whānau, and I am sure other parents from…