Northland caregiver Susan Erutoe jailed for neglect and abuse of vulnerable adults
The charges were laid in 2022, and the couple pleaded not guilty but in March, and one week…
Coroner’s report details Dr Tom Mulholland’s final months and mental health battle before sudden death
And while the beloved family man was known for his positive persona and selfless generosity, the demons he…
Ōpunakē Primary School pupils given ‘final warning’ from bus company over behaviour
“The bus drivers have tried asking … the students to lower the noise level. Our staff have spoken…
Roundworm in NZ: Two young Northland children infected from pigs, doctors believe
Ascariasis is a roundworm infection that can be picked up by drinking water or eating food contaminated with…
Northland seatbelt warning after two fatal crashes in Kaipara and Oakleigh
He said road deaths left people with no chance to say goodbye. “It is sudden, and it is…
Wellington rape trial husband found not guilty of raping wife
She described how the relationship had been rocky from the start but had descended into violence, threats to…
Āpōpō Congress in Hamilton hears infrastructure delay warning
“That’s why when we come to a conference like this, we can demonstrate that we’re putting a lot…
Bay of Plenty Snapchat offender, rapist Raveen Saily sentenced for grooming, sexual offending against young girls
The 11-year-old’s mother’s victim impact statement, read by Crown prosecutor Erin Reilly, explained that at the time, her…
Whangārei man Malcolm Granich denies knowing child sex abuse files were on SD card
Investigators gave evidence that the illicit files were all uploaded to the card on the same day, a…
Single parent benefit policy faces legal challenge at Human Rights Review Tribunal
McCarthy is one of two single parents taking his case to the Human Rights Review Tribunal with the…
Church Unlimited inquest: Pastor recalls moment roller door killed Helen Verry
Because of her administrative skills, a grieving Woollett was put in charge of the church’s response to Verry’s…
Officials warn accommodation supplement changes threaten housing security, ability for families to pay for food, clothing
“Some home owners could experience an increased risk of housing insecurity and financial stress as they will be…