Papakura student road patroller hit by car becomes fifth child run over since start of term
The pupil was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition. Diversions were put in place for motorists…
Teaching Council chief executive Lesley Hoskin earned more than $400k salary ahead of resignation
An Auckland principal says teacher fees have been going up in recent years and it’s disheartening to hear…
Christchurch child hit by car scootering to school: Neighbour uses jack to free trapped child
With the child pinned beneath the car and bystanders calling out, Khan ran to his vehicle to retrieve…
Health and Disability Commissioner finds baby who died while nurse was on break should have been checked
The baby had feeding problems and vomiting, an episode of respiratory distress thought to be due to nasal…
Cop-turned-novelist writes handbook on police procedures out of frustration over common crime-writer mistakes
The last straw for Angus McLean came while sitting at home in Pukekohe, reading an Auckland-set police procedural…
Sol3 Mio stars Pene and Amitai Pati share family hardship in new Tenor doco
Before they became international phenoms; before the inevitable comparisons (Pavarotti); and before Sol3 Mio – the charismatic award-winning…
Tenancy Tribunal rejects bid to evict Christchurch tenant Gregory Deighton over contractor clash
There was also agreement they could tend to a tenant’s garden if it encroached on a community area…
Waikato teacher drank wine while on lunch duty and shoplifted bottles as alcoholism took hold
While the tribunal made its ruling on the matters last year, the decision was only publicly released this…
Auckland teen Kishan Patel died after being crushed by car while using jack
“This incident underscores the importance of using appropriate, purpose-designed equipment, following manufacturer instructions, and ensuring vehicles are adequately…
Norsewood tradesman Tony Saunders crashed van while blinded by sun, coroner finds
Saunders was pinned inside his van. Multiple people tried to help him, emergency services were called, but he…
Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong faces Civic Centre limits over staff concerns
Benedict Ong was elected to the Dunedin City Council following a tenacious grassroots campaign. Photo / Supplied Correspondence…
Young mum’s cancer fight highlights need for $22.5m Northland Cancer Lodge
This was the only option for Abi Johnston, who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2023,…