Two people die in two-vehicle crash at Southland’s Isla Bank
Two people have died following a serious crash in the Southland rural community of Isla Bank earlier this…
Jevon McSkimming asked to pay back taxpayer-funded hotel nights with Ms Z
Jevon McSkimming was sentenced in December to nine months of home detention. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Police Commissioner Richard…
SunLive – Mount woman left traumatised after dog mauling
The woman said the impact of the mid‑November attack had been “physically, financially and emotionally devastating”, and…
Jacinda Ardern update: Former PM on life across the Ditch and work on safer AI
Ardern was spotted strolling along the popular Manly Beach in Sydney over the weekend with husband Clarke Gayford…
Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
Smoke plumes from an fire following an airstrike on the Shahran oil refinery in northwestern Tehran. Photo: AFP…
More than 1600 fines issued to Queenstown freedom campers since new rules
Queenstown Lakes District Council introduced new freedom camping rules in December, restricting campers to designated sites. Photo: Supplied…
Teen involved in grisly farm killing has life sentence quashed
By Tara Shaskey, Open Justice reporter Warning: This story contains graphic details that may disturb some readers. A…
Taranaki man jailed for killing friend who looked upon him as an older brother
Rakai Jacob Thompson. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin The family of a Taranaki teenager killed by a friend…
National Party politicians rule out leadership bid
Education Minister Erica Stanford has often been tipped as a possible leadership contender. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi…
Rakai Thompson sentenced for the Taranaki manslaughter of his friend, Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley
At the sentencing, the teen’s mother, Donna Akariri, said her son would never be defined by Thompson’s actions.…
High-flying real estate brothers convicted in US sex trafficking case
Three brothers, including two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers, have been convicted of sex…
Punches thrown as tensions boil over at Crusaders training
A training field scrap between two Crusaders forwards today has been welcomed by head coach Rob Penney. Stuff…