Judge lambasts recidivist shoplifter Sharlene Barton, issues final warning
“It’s really simple.” The police National Retail Investigation Support Unit has identified Barton as “one of the highest…
Police officer critically injured while deploying road spikes to stop fleeing driver
The vehicle’s two occupants, described by police as young people, were arrested. Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett…
Mount Taranaki photo spot sparks safety fears as tourists stop on Kent Road
“For a few years, there’s been a lot of near misses on that hill because it’s a blind…
Northland rescue groups demand action over sale of 1-week-old puppies
Last week, the Northern Advocate reported puppies that barely had their eyes open were being sold for $50…
Driverless car travelled 300m after four-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway, witness says
He suspected the driver had “done a runner”. “All of a sudden, the door on the driver’s side…
Election 2026: What the MMP party vote really decides – David Harvey
The party vote is another matter entirely. Through the bizarre workings of the party lists, MMP delivers into…
Former drug addict and criminal Dr Paul Wood on why quitting a bad habit is not enough – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
Speaking to Paula Bennett on the Ask Me Anything podcast, Wood says the difference between failure and success…
Father with gambling addiction makes desperate plea to TAB over problem betting
Correspondence between Aaron and TAB’s Safer Betting team show when the exclusions came into force, he attempted to…
Porirua woman partially cut off husband’s penis ‘to stop him cheating’
She hit his hand away and left the room, returning a short time later and apologising for starting…
Gang members arrested after loaded shotgun, pistol and machete found during Marton police stop
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Ben Affleck goes all the way in rare Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? victory
Originally hosted by Regis Philbin, a new version of the show helmed by Jimmy Kimmel launched in 2020…
Fashionistas dub Zara’s new wide-leg trousers ‘death pants’
And yet they can’t stop wearing them. At 5 foot 8, Ghislaine Engel has always struggled to find…