Storm Constable-Carter jailed in Nelson court for extreme child abuse images, zoosadism files
Judge Tony Snell arrived at his decision after the Crown sought a 14-year starting point – the maximum…
The most popular shows on TVNZ in 2025 and local content’s big win on linear TV
Rankings stalwart Hyundai Country Calendar, which has been running since 1966, came in at No 2, having retained…
Rodd & Gunn’s $3.7m loss after Canadian department store collapse
“The loss includes $2.4m of debt losses and $300,000 of fixed assets written down,” the latest accounts said.…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addresses tragic Sydney terrorist attack
Reports of horror and heroism have since emerged, including footage of a brave civilian who tackled and disarmed…
Bondi Beach attack: NZ Police, intelligence agencies warned businesses and venues of extremist threats at crowded spaces in September report
It’s part of Protecting Our Crowded Places from Attack, New Zealand’s first-ever national strategy for preventing and managing…
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…
Pastures Past: How ticks tormented early farmers, their flocks and herds
In 1894, the New Zealand Mail quoted an Australian expert who said, “It has been said that ‘one…
Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Christmas lights, Tango Day and more
Where: Franklin Rd, Ponsonby. Ōtara Block Christmas Lights When: Nightly 7.30pm-11.30pm until December 25. Where: Cooper Cres, Ross…
Givealittle report: Which city in New Zealand is the most generous?
Wānaka woman Emma Holden received $417,000 in donations to help her cover costs for cutting-edge cancer treatment. The…
Frankton Golf Centre clubhouse in Queenstown gutted as crews battle major fire
They said crews immediately worked to extinguish the fire and were able to suppress it at about 7.40pm.…
Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by police officer husband
He was subsequently convicted after a three-day jury trial last year, and he no longer works for New…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay gets new $5 million air ambulance – ‘This plane will save lives’
The new plane will be used for domestic missions, including patient transfers from Hawke’s Bay Hospital to other…