Greymouth man Ricky-Lee Maynard strangled woman in bed after accusing her of messaging other men
After some time she managed to kick him off, police said. It formed the lead charge of strangulation…
Police increase presence in Levin after three shootings in two days
Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham said nobody was injured but the occupants and neighbours were shaken by…
Food Snob and Mon Ami: Cheeses sold at supermarkets recalled after possible listeria presence
“All batches and all dates up to and including the best before date September 22 are affected by…
Popular Palmerston North eatery Cafe Cuba in liquidation
After many wonderful years of serving the amazing community in Palmerston North, Cafe Cuba has now closed from…
Hawke’s Bay: Police say car thief undone by his ‘horrendous driving’, crashing into ‘numerous’ other vehicles
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Whanganui High School bus collides with two cars, slides up embankment near school
“The bus then proceeded to hit another car (with no-one inside the car) parked on the other side…
Abel Wira on trial for manslaughter after dogs kill landlord Neville Thomson
Three hours later, it was confirmed Thomson had been mauled to death by 23 dogs belonging to his…
Qantas hit with $99m penalty over mass sacking during pandemic
The court ordered that the union receive A$50m of that amount, with the matter to return to court…
HDC: Censure for doctor, Gisborne hospital after toddler dies
That doctor, identified only as Dr B, and Health NZ Tairāwhiti, which runs hospitals and health services in…
Jeweller Michael Hill International appoints Jonathan Waecker as new CEO
“I look forward to working with the board, the executive team, our people across the business and our…
Skin cancer: Some Bay of Plenty patients may face longer waits for surgery after funding change
“We have explored all current options to secure additional funding, but none have been successful.” Funding would now…
Medical treatment abroad leads to eviction, $6000 rent debt for social housing tenant
The man told the tribunal, via the phone, that he couldn’t leave the country as it would have…