Former league international Tangiia Tongia sentenced for violent rape in Christchurch
Tongia represented the Cook Islands national team and played for the Papanui Tigers and the Canterbury Bulls during…
Judge lambasts recidivist shoplifter Sharlene Barton, issues final warning
“It’s really simple.” The police National Retail Investigation Support Unit has identified Barton as “one of the highest…
Winston Peters asks Russia about missile warning after US Antarctic flight turns back
“New Zealand is aware of the Russian notice to aircrew and mariners of a planned missile launch and…
Waikato: Meningococcal disease death of Kyla Te Wano Grensill prompts warning
“Our thoughts are with the person’s whānau and loved ones during this difficult time,” Meerkerk said. She said…
Alisha Rush: Family’s tribute to girl let down by mental health system
WARNING: This article discusses mental health and suicide. When 12-year-old Alisha Rush took her own life late last…
Northland severe thunderstorm warning lifted, East Coast still under heavy rain warning
Conditions could still be dangerous after the storm had passed, according to National Emergency Management Agency advice shared…
Waikato woman Alka Dahiya sentenced for ‘extraordinarily brutal’ knife attack on toddler
Today, Dahiya appeared for sentencing in the High Court at Hamilton, where she lost a bid for permanent…
Far North severe thunderstorm warning: Flash flooding possible
At 04:15 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near MANGAMUKA, BROADWOOD and THE MAUNGATANIWHA RANGE. These severe…
All Blacks show signs but didn’t send a warning to Boks – Gregor Paul
They didn’t drop a marker down warning the Springboks they are ready and roaring, but they certainly played…
Waiuku murder trial: Witness says defendant was jovial after killing Judith Cunniffe in rural South Auckland
“He wasn’t too deterred about anything,” he said. The defendant, who has name suppression, has acknowledged through his…
MasterChef Australia 2026 winner crowned in grand finale
WARNING: MasterChef spoilers below. One cook was crowned MasterChef Australia champion for 2026 in nailbiting scenes on the…
Caleb Kahn Heke McLeod jailed for filming himself raping unconscious woman
Judge Philip Crayton noted that the offending had been “significantly traumatic” for the victim, and she now faced…