Faster Than Fear: Brooke Darrow’s motorcycling documentary packs an emotional punch
“There’s a real duality that’s inherent to motorcycling, and the liminality between grief and adrenaline can be pretty…
Teens sentenced for machete, stomp attack on 19yo at 250-strong Hamilton party
The offenders appeared in the Hamilton District Court last week for sentencing, with Emery facing jail time on…
Whangārei judge grants discharge to young driver Shiralee Collis in fatal crash case
“Very, very, very rarely do I get to see in the court a display of human kindness the…
School transport provider changed just weeks before the death of 8-year-old Gurshabad Singh in West Auckland
Gurshabad Singh died after escaping a school van and drowning in the pool of a nearby property. Photo…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Susan Hassall appointed Dame Companion
She has served on the University of Waikato Council since 2016 and was appointed chancellor in 2025. She…
Budget 2026 live Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questions
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has delivered her third Budget, with schools, hospitals and Waikato motorists emerging as the…
Roundworm in NZ: Two young Northland children infected from pigs, doctors believe
Ascariasis is a roundworm infection that can be picked up by drinking water or eating food contaminated with…
Mairehau, Christchurch house fire: Toddler and mother farewelled by hundreds of mourners
Sapphire-Hope and Couch will be buried together, sharing a casket to ensure they will be together forever. Rose-Maree’s…
Tangaroa Paki jailed for drug-driving, causing death of his best mate, Brayden Tawa, in Tauranga crash
The 2023 crash killed his childhood friend, Tawa, and injured the victim’s brother, Watene Tawa, who was in…
Two youths caught by police after illegal stag hunting in Central Otago
One of the youths was a firearms licence holder. This licence, as well as the firearms, were seized…
Mukzameel Ali jailed for six years for death of infant son Mustafa in Te Kuiti
“The loss of my son is something I will carry for the rest of my life,” Law said,…
Parole bid for Jodie Hughes after Taranaki farmer killing delayed amid accommodation issues
On Friday, Hughes, who was convicted of manslaughter in relation to the death of Jacob Mills Ramsay, 33,…