West Auckland’s Morrisons Funerals preparing mass interment of 700 unclaimed ashes
Anyone with a loved one whose ashes were never collected has been asked to contact Morrisons Funerals, which…
How Architects Are Reimagining Community Living For Modern Auckland
Some of the best creative minds working in the building industry speak to Leanne Moore about rewriting the…
A troubling District Court decision on the child sex offender register – Lady Deborah Chambers KC
The images were of young children, including toddlers and infants depicting bestiality. The judge found that 50% of…
Brett James, Grammy-winning country songwriter, dies in North Carolina plane crash
James (centre) was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. Photo / Getty Images “Brett…
Auckland Council and police investigating park worker accused of harming pūkeko
The incident occurred in full public view and, when the man realised he was being watched, his behaviour…
BOJ chief strikes cautious tone despite some board members urging rate hike – Nikkei Asia
BOJ chief strikes cautious tone despite some board members urging rate hike Nikkei AsiaBank of Japan hits pause –…
Whangārei Oranga Tamariki caregivers’ child abuse trial closed to the public after complainant walks out
The alleged offending came to light when a child, Sally*, ran away and a friend’s mother alerted police.…
Fires in Canterbury: Springfield, Southbridge blazes wreak havoc amid wind watch
The fire in Southbridge covered at least 30ha, and the blaze in Springfield was over at least 10ha.…
Explore London’s parks: History, wildlife, and hidden gems
St James Park is bordered by three royal palaces, blooming through generations of monarchs. Photo / London and…
Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally
“We know, for example, about instances in which people with known care and protection histories, or previous convictions…
Wattie’s tells some Hawke’s Bay peach growers their fruit is no longer needed
Hawke’s Bay Today has approached Wattie’s parent company, Kraft Heinz, for comment. It had not responded by deadline…
Dargaville High School to get building upgrade as part of $87m Government funding
Principal Michael Houghton said construction would likely start at the beginning of next year. “They’re quite small classrooms,…