Hastings teacher’s lucky duck surprise after driving incident
Cut to Wednesday morning, three days later, when Haronga, a teacher at Mahora School, received a video in…
Kiwi couple’s Vietnam dream trip turns ‘nightmare’ after medical crisis on first day
“He was conscious but he couldn’t get up or move at all. I called reception and they called…
New Zealand’s most hit overbridge: Is it time to close the road?
Currently, it is closed to vehicles for repair after being hit by an excavator being towed on a…
Auckland motorist recalls road rage attack by Fitus gang members before fatal shooting of Head Hunter Charles Pongi
Vii left the Ōtāhuhu intersection unscathed, except for his damaged vehicle, after the light changed and the men…
‘Could be out there for months’: Criminologist on the search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman
Freeman, formerly known as Filby, had a history of animosity towards the police. He allegedly opened fire on…
Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged influence campaign in Greenland
Greenland, part of the Kingdom of Denmark since the early 1800s and rich in minerals, has long been…
High Court blocks consent for Hawke’s Bay quarry after iwi object
The consent application was made in the name of the RW & MC Gale Family Trust. Robbie and…
Recidivist shoplifter Silvia Tipene back thieving after release from jail for stealing
“I am being framed and arrested for crimes another person committed,” the Hamilton mum told police at the…
Auckland man Daniel William Baker convicted after laser hits cockpit of descending cargo plane
He was passing through 7000ft (2100m) over the Titirangi area of West Auckland and was about eight minutes…
Media Insider: Stuff journalists strike over ‘insulting’ pay offer, stand-off in collective contract talks
“We will not be pushed over by Sinead Boucher,” said union delegate David Long, adding they were dedicated…
Court of Appeal reviews Kawerau man Jade Raymond Mellow’s sentencing discounts after crime spree
A minimum term of imprisonment was not imposed, despite the prosecutor requesting one of 50%. In the Court…
Tyla Wirihana-Singh throws coward punch, then films ongoing attack on father-to-be
A judge with more than 40 years’ experience in the criminal court yesterday described the attack as being…