Popemobile used by Francis on 2014 visit transformed into Gaza mobile children’s clinic
“We want every child we reach to feel seen, heard and protected. The rights and well-being of the…
Ex-Marist brother and serial paedophile Charles Afeaki denied parole
The former Marist Brother has been in and out of prison since the mid-1990s, when he was first…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…
Police select new roadside drug testing device, Securetec DrugWipe 3 S, for rollout in Wellington
Greally said the equipment had been tested for accuracy by officers and an independent forensic laboratory. This was…
Dodgy Auckland dentist David Zimmerman has Stanmore Bay home/clinic up for mortgagee sale
“This three-bedroom, 250 sq m property comprises a two-level home constructed of board and batten with a portion…
Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
MPI finds fourth yellow-legged hornet queen and says traps will be used
Windust, a former beekeeper, also challenged MPI’s earlier claim that there were no suitable traps for the hornets.…
Andrew used diplomatic role to solicit 40 prostitutes on Thailand trip, report claims
“Andrew is representing his country and insists on staying in a five-star hotel rather than the embassy, which…
Police Eagle helicopter aids multiple Auckland water rescues over Labour Weekend
The search was expanded beyond this area due to the outgoing tide. After more than an hour of…
Private investigator cleared after client used AI to challenge his report
Details of the dispute between Kelly and the private investigator, named as David Brown, are included in a…
Kevin Federline claims Britney Spears used to stand over sleeping sons with knife in hand
Federline went on to express his concern that the Free Britney movement – which campaigned to have his…
‘Significant opportunity’: Council selling Havelock North land used by Scouts and potters
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said the sale reflects the council’s priority to increase the availability of all types…