Two men charged for alleged Gisborne murder of Bill Maangi
Police have now laid further charges against two of those people. A 25-year-old man has been charged with…
Oscars 2026 as it happened: All the looks, stars, and awards at the 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Academy Awards have wrapped up in the heart of Hollywood, with funnyman Conan O’Brien hosting proceedings…
Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules
Two mothers say their teenagers were part of a group of four who went missing for a week,…
Chris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from ex-wife
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‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says as average petrol price surges
New Zealanders are being urged not to panic buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Meanwhile, Finance…
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza winner reveals his secrets
Kaitāia man Harley Ra with the snapper than earned him more than $30,000. Photo: Supplied The winner of…
Dementia patient died after rest home assault
A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom by another resident suffering from…
Social Investment Agency deputy resigns while under bullying, harassment investigation
Kylie Reiri, pictured in 2017, quit as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency last month. Photo:…
Residents frustrated by lack of notification
Residents of a Dunedin street are frustrated at the lack of notification about an all-hour road closure that…
ACC spied on man with traumatic brain injury
“How we didn’t lose the house that night is beyond me,” she says. It is not an isolated…
Cheese recalled due to Listeria concerns
The 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese that is the subject of the recall. Photo: supplied A batch…
Fiji vs South Africa final at 8.41am, World Series on the line
The 2025/2026 World 7s Series title will be on the line in the final of the New York…