Use of urgency to upend pay equity scheme decided after PM’s meeting with senior ministers
Urgency first appeared after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with van Velden, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Public…
Intern pharmacist suspended after 2-month-old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan dies following overdose
The Pharmacy Council, which was also investigating, said it’s “clear that an awful error has occurred”. Bellamere’s parents…
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Rūātoki, eastern Bay of Plenty
Whakatāne District Council Te Urewera general ward councillor Andrew Iles said it was “gut-wrenching news”, not only for…
Daytona Thompson charged with manslaughter after the one-punch death of Daniel Nganeko in New Plymouth
He said he understood their grief and asked for calm, which was respected. On Monday, Thompson pleaded guilty…
Knife pulled on security guard at The Warehouse store after shoplifter confronted
“The security guard grabbed one of those Warehouse wheelie baskets and put it between him and the guy.…
Wild bat encounter leaves woman with $35K medical bill after insurance missteps
She screamed, and part of the bat went into her mouth. She doesn’t know which part or for…
Video captures moment a woman’s hair catches fire in a bar in Australia
Four of her friends immediately jumped into action, quickly batting out the flames while she giggled, completely oblivious.…
Teacher injured at Ōtūmoetai College, police and school investigating
“This incident involved a single student who was asked to put their phone away,” he said, adding that…
Westport homicide investigation: Man dies after motel altercation
“A scene guard remained in place overnight, and Police will be carrying out a forensic examination of the…
Reality TV star Tamika Chesser case: Police discover head weeks after alleged murder
“Earlier today, police received info from a member of the public in Port Lincoln they have located in…
Lawyer calls for Government to intervene at Gloriavale after leader admits sex offences
Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s John MacDonald, lawyer Brian Henry, who has represented numerous former Gloriavale members in court,…
Adam Busby of Taranaki jailed for sexual connection with a 12yo whom he impregnated
That night, she snuck out of her home and Busby met her outside his house and then took…