Strong winds to batter Hawke’s Bay, before 30C highs later this week
MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley said the severe gales were caused by an active front working its way up…
Parole Board highlights Taranaki murderer Julianna Nuku’s changing narratives
The board declined her parole and said Nuku needed to revise her reintegration plan so it accurately reflected…
Amnesty International chief Agnes Callamard calls on New Zealand to lift its game
Agnes Callamard in December 2024 at the release of an Amnesty International report that alleged Israel was committing…
Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata claims Netball NZ spoke to seven players before Dame Noeline Taurua ousted
On Sunday, Parata said she had made the “difficult decision” to resign as a national selector to show…
Parole Board apology: Texting truckie Sarah Schmidt, who killed Caleb Baker, released before eligible date
Schmidt later pleaded guilty to two charges of dangerous driving – one each of causing death and injury.…
Mongrel Mob leader Heil Dogg felt ‘trapped in gang position’ before death, coroner finds
In his report, Coroner Wilton said Benson had mental health difficulties, and had three stints in care between…
Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before David Bridgwater shot dead
James Arthur Holder, 55, is on trial before a jury in the High Court at Christchurch charged with…
Coroner finds ‘sub-optimal’ record-keeping before post-op death of Gisborne woman
“Had they known, I am satisfied that a different post-operative care plan would have been arranged.” Private surgery…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown outlines goals before Christmas break, focusing on Auckland Transport and tech
Wayne Brown was delighted with Victoria Short (right), unseating one of the two Albany councillors. Photo / Jason…
Diane Keaton death: Friend reveals Keaton’s rapid health decline before sudden death
“It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.” Veteran actress Diane Keaton died in…
Rotorua triple murder case: Court waits on medical, psychologist reports
Charging documents show it is alleged Jessie Currin was murdered in Rotorua sometime between September 23 and October…
Auckland teacher sentenced to home detention for grooming 11‑year‑old boy
“He was at a vulnerable and formative age and stage,” Judge Murray explained. “Your offending would have been…