Arthritic Wellington pensioner George Lazaridis jailed for sex abuse of teen
A sexual attraction developed that ranged from low-level touching to mutual oral sex and continued for three years…
Netball NZ board shake-up as chairman Matt Whineray announces exit
“The board chair and departing members recognise that there is a need for new leadership to enable renewed…
Tech Vault ‘Ponzi’ scheme busted, liquidator says elderly woman with dementia among cold-calling victims
He said the business took money from customers through an intermediary company called Flo 2 Cash. It used…
Rānui supermarket staff threatened with umbrella after alleged theft, trio to appear in court
Police gave chase on foot and a suspect was apprehended. Edwards said a 33-year-old now faces charges including…
Free teen dental scheme under strain as dentists subsidise shortfall
It claimed the CDA contract was being underfunded by about $60m annually, stating the 19 treatments covered by…
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka all but end Australia’s hopes with eight wicket victory
“Lot of emotions in the room right now. Haven’t been at our best. Disappointed bunch at the moment.”…
Matakana mum with stage 4 lung cancer in urgent bid to fund treatment
“My dream is to watch my babies and husband grow old in good health,” she said. Goddard‘s close…
Professional money launderer Daniel Hu to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police investigation Operation Martinez
Typically, it was Hu’s job to take cash from clients and arrange for funds to be transferred to…
Far North roads: Locals welcome NZTA move to lower SH1 speed limits
“It needs to be 80 because those three bridges are so narrow, the trucks have gotten wider, there…
Hawke’s Bay prison expansion fast-tracked with ‘untested’ no-roof design
“Speed of delivery will be the biggest driver,” Corrections told ministers. A prison architecture expert called it a…
Yellow-legged hornet nests on North Shore to be targeted with Vespex wasp bait
He arrived in Tasman as common wasps were swarming South Island beech forests, and he set to work…
Dalton Papali’i: Blues captain to depart after 2026 season
NZ Herald 16 Feb, 2026 07:50 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…