Nelson police ‘stunned’ by driver nearly five times over drink limit
“The caller rang police about 6.45pm on Thursday, to say a vehicle was ‘all over the road’ and…
Whangārei alleged police assault: Pepper spray used, 2 men face charges
Smith said a 37-year-old man was charged with assaulting police and resisting police. He was due to appear…
Grant Organ lost control of his car, before he ‘fishtailed’, and crashed into tree, killing wife
Organ‘s wife, Julia, 55, was sitting in the front seat and suffered severe chest and abdominal injuries and…
Sheep jumps on 5-year-old girl in Mutton Bustin’ rodeo event in Texas
The young riders, typically between 4 and 7 years old, are placed on top of a sheep in…
Northland youth worker sentenced for assaulting child in his care
On that occasion, the whānau were cleaning the house and the child was told to clean his room.…
Second-Hand Sunday turns Central Hawke’s Bay streets into treasure hunt
Cars and trailers lined the streets as people explored the offerings, from books and toys to furniture and…
Gwen Stefani says pregnancy at 44 led her back to Christian faith
The No Doubt singer told him: “I’m sorry, your mommy is too old to have a baby.” She…
Rotorua centenarian Ivan Deadman still driving his Mustang
His daughter Rosemary Furniss unveiled a painting of him with 100 bubbles for 100 years, which was gifted…
Chad Townsend suffers health scare on flight to Las Vegas for NRL season-opener
“I got up to go to the toilet and next minute I woke up and I was on…
Heidi’s ‘Evidence’ AI offers free, medical-grade health advice, explainers; fintech Emerge raises $4.5m from US politician Greg Kidd – Tech Insider
It only draws on “trusted, medical sources”. Evidence links to the source of every line of advice or…
Paralympics: Swimmer turned power cyclist eyes Commonwealth Games
Pinnacle competitions usually refer to world championships or Olympic Games. Terry has also medalled at the non-pinnacle Oceania…
How a Kaitāia cafe’s big award turned into a surge of new customers
Daniel Fasnacht (second from left) with his Peekaboo Eatery team. Photo / Smoke Photography “Kaitāia has had a…