Westport man Joseph Wells sentenced for brutal attack on woman
She tried defending herself by hitting him multiple times with a portable speaker, but it didn’t stop him,…
Mother of four Marys hits back at critics of unusual baby name choice
Commenters had a range of reactions to the post, with some showing their support for the family and…
Husband charged with careless driving causing death of wife, Julia Organ, in Waikato crash
Two others who were travelling in the vehicle suffered serious injuries, while one was left with minor injuries.…
California mother arrested after 19-month-old miraculously survives being thrown from car
“An adult female is then seen running from the driver’s side of the SUV, picking up the child,…
Blend of reishi and four other mushrooms could reduce anxiety, says 12-week RCT
There were also significant reductions in physical fatigue. The mix, commercially available under the name Restake, consists of…
Homicide investigation launched after woman found dead in Canterbury
The house at the centre of the police probe. Photo / Jazlyn Whales The Herald understands the woman’s…
83-year-old woman dies after fall from stretcher at Whangārei Hospital
“She was assessed by the PTS officer and HCA (healthcare assistant) and taken back to the emergency department…
Police appeal for witnesses to come forward following alleged assault
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Judge calls repeat offender Daniel Barlow ‘absolute menace’ to community
Judge Tony Snell said while sentencing Barlow in the Nelson District Court this week for his latest bout…
Whānau fight for answers after ED death at Middlemore Hospital
“I’m not doing this out of anger or revenge because nothing can bring Eden back,” Campbell told the…
Winton crash: Italian woman named as victim of State Highway 6 crash
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Pharmacy error found by HDC: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell found the dispensing error was a ‘significant incident’ because of…