Australian rock music journalist Glenn A Baker dies age 74
The Australian music industry is paying tribute to rock music journalist and broadcaster Glenn A Baker, who has…
NCEA support requests triple as more students need exam help
Deputy chief executive of assessment Jann Marshall said NZQA has worked to reduce administrative barriers, making it easier…
‘Gentle giant’ Gus breaks Tauranga SPCA record as longest-stay dog
‘Full of life’ Crompton said Gus is a “gentle giant” and likely a collie cross with a mix…
Hawke’s Bay officer kept on duty after 144km/h unauthorised chase crash
However, the pursuit continued into a residential area, with the officer’s partner again asking to abandon the pursuit.…
Triple child killer Lauren Dickason to challenge murder convictions months before first parole hearing
In June 2024, Justice Cameron Mander handed down a finite sentence of 18 years. He did not impose…
Desert Rd triple tragedy: Aberdeen School in Hamilton grieves loss of young pupil James
“We will always remember him as a kind, thoughtful and quiet leader – a gentle giant who brought…
Horse racing: Kiwi world champion James McDonald and Romantic Warrior win Triple Crown
“He’s a Triple Crown winner, he thoroughly deserved it,” McDonald, who had ridden a Group 1 winner with…
New South Wales shootings: Police find body in hunt for suspected triple killer Julian Ingram
Two people, Sophie Quinn, 25, and her friend John Harris, 32, were found with gunshot wounds inside a…
Facebook news creator shares AI-generated image of body bags at Hastings triple-homicide – police and Netsafe issue warning over fake crime scene content
Hawke’s Bay Today has chosen not to publish the image. Netsafe’s chief online safety officer, Sean Lyons, said…
Napier City Council abuse reports triple as mayor warns behaviour ‘not on’
They included incidents of verbal abuse and aggressive language towards staff from customers at public facilities. A council…
Murder charges laid in Hastings triple homicide: Family of victims ‘heartbroken’
The victims’ family said in a statement they were “heartbroken” and ”devastated” by the tragic loss of their…
Hastings triple homicide: Oranga Tamariki says it had no involvement with family
James said a man who lived at the property was also transported to hospital and underwent surgery on…