Charlie the chihuahua was seconds from safety when fatally mauled
If Charlie the 11-year-old chihuahua’s legs had been a little faster, he’d have reached the cat door that…
Man arrested over nine-minute ‘unprovoked’ Auckland bus assault
A man has been arrested over an “unprovoked” intermittent nine-minute attack on an Auckland bus last month. The…
Calls for ‘second chance’ for escapee pig destined to be dinner
People across Aotearoa are calling for a better fate for Donald the impounded pig – who escaped a…
Wakari Hospital ward closed after Ombudsman ‘disturbed’ by findings
Health New Zealand has closed Wakari Hospital’s ward 10A after an inspection by Chief Ombudsman John Allen revealed…
Women devastated wetland forest could be felled to make way for highway
Two Northland sisters say they’re devastated a rare wetland forest where their father’s ashes are scattered could be…
Auckland Uber driver Jaspreet Singh sentenced for indecently assaulting passenger
At his sentencing in the Auckland District Court today, the victim said she still blamed herself for getting…
Teacher loses registration after inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student
The names of the teacher, student and school, as well as any details identifying them, were suppressed in…
Giant petrel found dead on Farewell Spit to be tested for bird flu
A giant petrel found dead on Farewell Spit is being tested for bird flu, but most likely died…
Jim Grenon must pay costs over ‘wholly unsuccessful’ TVNZ defamation case
Billionaire Jim Grenon has been ordered to pay costs “jointly and severally” to TVNZ after he was revealed…
High drama as Portugal beat Croatia at the death after subbing Cristiano Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup – Stuff
High drama as Portugal beat Croatia at the death after subbing Cristiano Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup StuffPortugal 2-1…
New US Ambassador would like chance to work on New Zealand’s nuclear policy
The new United States Ambassador says it is not for him to change New Zealand laws, but he…
Arsonist couple stayed to watch Dunedin buildings burn
A pair of arsonists involved in a spree of five fires over four days stuck around to watch…