Election 2026: NZTA says organisation ‘must remain politically neutral’ after ordering signs off fence by Sunday
NZTA said the signs were located on land it administered and had been erected without approval. “The sign…
Swanson arsons: Parihaka O’Connor sentenced for burning down Auckland home
The first fire occurred in June last year, after O’Connor’s landlord made arrangements to meet him at the…
Joanna Wietrzyk’s Puma clothing range disappears after Hyrox race incident
It is unclear when or why the references were removed. Wietrzyk still lists Puma Training in her Instagram…
Ed Sheeran mural in Dunedin tagged after Macklemore removed from US tour
Macklemore was later removed from his remaining appearances after US venues told tour promoter Messina Touring Group they…
William Shatner reveals Star Trek executives wanted Spock’s pointed ears removed
Shatner told Wesley that Spock’s unusual appearance represented the freedom science fiction gave the programme’s creators. William Shatner…
Christchurch memorial theft: Brass dolphin stolen from teenager’s grave
Melissa’s mother, Lynda Tucker, said the family discovered it on Tuesday when they visited the cemetery after rain…
Auckland mother who took prem baby from hospital despite warnings he could die jailed
The man’s decomposing body was found by a friend who was let onto the property by the father’s…
South Auckland farming couple rebuild Hereford stud after 50 cattle stolen
This is exactly what happened three years ago to farming couple Phillip Jackson and Kirstine Lereculey, who farm…
Virgin Australia reviews disability incident after passenger removed from flight
“The only seat that I can sit in, because I travel with a service dog, is the middle…
Aranui dog attack: Police investigate death of child at Christchurch home
“The dog involved was known to the occupants of the address and lived at the property.” Tributes have…
Let a sleeping dog lie: Family asks Purewa Cemetery to return concrete Labrador to father’s grave
“When it comes to family, these things are very personal. They’ve been there for a long time and…
Coroner’s inquest begins into death of primary school teacher Isaac Levings in Wellington Harbour
Levings wandered south past Frank Kitts Park, went behind Whairepo Lagoon and emerged at the west end of…