Christchurch mother sentenced for assaulting 3-year-old autistic son
She then made a fist and swung it at his head but did not make contact. The woman…
Mick On Monday: Savaglee the question horse as Karaka Millions meeting takes shape
“He has never really loved Ellerslie but while he can look awkward, George [Rooke, jockey] says it doesn’t…
Is Troy Kingi really preparing to exit the stage?
Larger than life: Troy Kingi at Auckland’s Spark Arena in November, opening for Lenny Kravitz. Photo / Nico…
Media Insider: UK rugby writer and haka critic Stephen Jones retires – then enters into an online storm; TVNZ’s new Chase, Love Island deal; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap
Jones is infamous in New Zealand; over the years, he’s had several cracks at the All Blacks haka…
‘Smash the taniwha’: Riqi Harawira’s journey from addiction to redemption and being back on stage
“Substance abuse was affecting my ability to manage socially and psychologically,” Harawira said in a deeply personal interview.…
‘We’re walking to Bluff’: Meet the incredible Williams family of six – including a 6yo – who walked the entire length of New Zealand
“You couldn’t stand up, it was so incredibly painful,” says mum Courtney Williams. “Anywhere it was touching your…
Fantasyland: What happened to Humpty Dumpty?
Humpty is a relic of yesteryear, long since replaced by Splash Planet’s attractions, but he still exists. To…
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds, then a sharp cool change for the week ahead
MetService said the front was expected to move on to the North Island from late morning, which will…
Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewed
When Geordie Beamish fell in the heats of the 3000m steeplechase at this year’s World Athletics Championships and…
Auckland school caretaker Ashton Kipa loses appeal over LSD supply to girl, child porn
“Yes all good, make sure you don’t save me as Ash in case your mum sees,” Kipa replied.…
Police Minister Mark Mitchell denies early briefing on Jevon McSkimming complaints
He maintained he was not even aware of Ms Z’s existence until he was briefed on November 6…
Diabetes: Tauranga man breaks spine during seizure while asleep
“I had such a violent seizure that it snapped four [vertebrae] of my spine. “I bit through my…