New Zealand man wins Family Court order to adopt own surrogate son, despite concerns from judge
He then had to apply to the court to adopt the baby boy as his own child. The…
Coroner finds failures in care before Liam Booth took his own life in Christchurch park
He had variable lowered moods, poor self-belief, a sensitive temperament, was demanding of attention, impulsive, and threatened to…
We own two rental properties with debt of $96k, should we sell a property to pay it off? – Mary Holm
I understand your reluctance to sell right now, given that house prices fell considerably from early 2022 to…
Young family’s caravan lifeline after Pāpāmoa slip destroys everything they own
Her partner Bailey Anderson was in the sodden living room at the time of the slip ripping up…
Lee Kohiti took his own life just months after being released from prison
Now Coroner Bruce Hesketh has released his findings into Kohiti’s death, and issued recommendations about the release of…
Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race
“Mind you, they’ve still got to front up, but we’re not there just to make up the numbers.…
A jewel of the Hauraki Gulf, Aotea Great Barrier Island is in a world of its own
“But any negatives don’t nearly touch the positives about a close-knit community, you know? It’s a magical place.”…
Beach Haven fire: North Shore family lose accessible home, medical gear
Several explosions followed before the fire enveloped their covered carport and the accessible room behind, with Tuapawa’s partner…
Whyalla dog attack: Woman killed by her own pet identified as mother speaks
A report will be prepared for the coroner. Whyalla Council has since confirmed it has euthanised the dog…
On The Up: Central Hawke’s Bay dementia facility with its own currency and a grocery shop
Watson said the village would be “a bit quirky”, but aimed to replicate home life and everyday tasks…
Hera Couture’s Katie Yeung On 15 Years In Bridal & How To Pick A Wedding Dress
Hera Couture marks a special anniversary, celebrating 15 years in the bridal business with a fashion show featuring…
Jon Bon Jovi says son Romeo is ‘no nepo baby’ as he launches own band
In 2024, the band released the docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, which covered the lead…