Auckland school caretaker Ashton Kipa loses appeal over LSD supply to girl, child porn
“Yes all good, make sure you don’t save me as Ash in case your mum sees,” Kipa replied.…
Roaming dog reports rise in Western Bay and Tauranga, but attacks down
Dog incident data The Western Bay of Plenty District Council recorded 30 reports of people being attacked by…
Ex-Gisborne girl, 6, with spinal muscular atrophy to spend third Christmas at Starship hospital in Auckland
Emily was 3 when she caught a common cold, and it quickly became life-threatening. She needed specialist care…
New Zealand set for economic revival in 2026 – what’s fuelling the optimism?
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) has fallen 325 basis points (bps) since August last year to a more…
Sydney sisters with ultra-rare condition dream of first summer safely outdoors
“It’s sad and confronting,” their mother Yvette Walker told news.com.au during an emotional interview. “No amount of UV…
Qantas launches Auckland-Perth service, and new route to Johannesburg
Qantas said its inaugural return service from Perth to Auckland was scheduled to depart tomorrow. Tourism New Zealand…
Nelson drug deal robbery: William Johns jailed after knife attack leaves victim maimed
The man’s attacker, William Netane Popoia Johns, 30, has now been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to…
Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau on Tokyo tour
Kishida wrote in his caption in Japanese: “Former Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau visited Japan with his partner and…
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson pleased with how he departs role after six years at helm
He also faced sponsor upheaval, with major partner Ineos walking away from its six-year, $21m-a-year deal halfway through.…
New Zealand Breakers ride hot streak into playoffs contention with win over Tasmania Jackjumpers
While hindered by foul trouble, the other starters, Kiwi Sam Mennenga and Mexican Karim López, tallied 16 and…
Sensing Murder medium Kelvin Cruickshank on surviving two heart attacks
The dad of two, who lives in the Bay of Islands, travels the country doing shows, which involve…
‘Now they have the gall to start burning it’: Residents slam Puketapu dumpers
Heather Symons, whose family has lived on Springfield Rd for generations, says the road, which is on the…