Judge grants name suppression for Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges
When police executed a search warrant, the man allegedly refused to hand over details to his digital devices,…
New Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summer
Internationally, about 1.1 million passengers will be flying in or out of New Zealand. Queenstown, Nelson and Dunedin…
Southland teacher aide Quade Strange’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashed
Strange had told an associate that he expressed a desire to offend against a young child, as he…
Multi-vehicle crash shuts SH20 Maioro St on-ramp, delays for drivers
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Hawke’s Bay secondary school duxes 2025 – our best and brightest students
Oliver Stubbs is an incredibly talented and diligent young man who excelled academically throughout his time at Napier…
Northland salp bloom: Clear jelly-like blobs safe to swim among, experts say
Salp blooms are common around New Zealand in summer, but Northland’s warm currents and nutrient-rich waters make it…
Auckland’s Best New Restaurant, Cafe & Bar Openings: From Grey Lynn Pubs To Waiheke Bistro
We profiled 13 new openings earlier this year, but the good hospo news keeps on coming – here…
Hawke’s Bay teacher Matthew Ireland convicted of 12 sex offences against students
“I was 9 years old. I didn’t know anything about sexuality,” the boy said. “I didn’t know that…
Hansells Masterton receivership: Brand still owes $6.89m after sale to Hart family company
The bulk of the reduction has been payments made to secured and preferential creditors. ANZ Bank has had…
SH2 passing lanes to close for Auckland to Coromandel holiday traffic
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
From Labubus to robot vacuums: Afterpay shares New Zealand’s quirkiest buys in 2025
LED facemasks were particularly popular with women too, who bought 69% of the nearly 430 sold through the…
One of largest child abuse image hauls at Auckland Airport leads to jail term
“The material he carried was deeply disturbing and included some of the most extreme child sexual abuse content…