Ripirō Beach tragedy: Tauranga father Joseph Webster farewelled
Maurice said the survivor had told him he was “absolutely buggered” when he made it to the beach,…
Christchurch mother sentenced for assaulting 3-year-old autistic son
She then made a fist and swung it at his head but did not make contact. The woman…
Auckland landlord compensated for ‘pungent’ smell of dog urine in North Shore house
The tribunal did award the landlords $198.50 for replacement of the kitchen waste disposal unit, which was found…
TVNZ presenter Jenny Suo welcomes ‘miracle’ baby after IVF journey
Jenny smiles as she recalls Maisie’s birth story, which began when her waters broke during dinner the night…
X users tell Grok chatbot to undress women and girls in photos. It’s saying yes
Ashley St Clair is one of a growing number of women who have been digitally “undressed” by Grok.…
Weight-loss drugs see kilos return four times faster after people stop taking them
However, recent data has suggested that “around half of people discontinue these medications within a year”, she told…
Supermarket swaps: When to buy budget vs branded pantry staples
While branded baked beans, artisan peanut butter and good quality olive oil were mostly non-negotiable expenses for the…
The best restaurants, bars & cafes in Auckland’s Commercial Bay, Viaduct & Wynyard Quarter
Wondering where to eat when wandering Auckland’s waterfront? Here are our picks. From the glossy mixed-use laneways of…
Far North District Council plans new Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi water treatment plant
Haruru resident Aaron Stott said the water has a foul smell and a bad taste, particularly during summer.…
Tauranga disability advocate buys first accessible home, calls for enforceable standards
A portable shower, for which she received Government funding, was installed at the house, where she lived until…
Nuhaka woman wins $340k Lamborghini in Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust raffle
“Once or twice a year, I always buy a raffle.” She initially thought the phone call from Auckland…
How to keep ants, flies and mozzies out of your house this summer – and when to call in the experts
“You have good seasons, you have bad seasons, you have early seasons, you have late seasons, and so…