Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected as summer officially begins
Gisborne and Hastings are making the most of their sunny start to the summer season, with temperatures expected…
High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki, death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
Whangārei trial begins for Northland rugby players accused of sexual violation
After the club closed, people travelled in two taxis to Hill’s parents’ house. When everyone left, the woman…
Donald Trump defends White House demolition as work begins on new ballroom
“You probably hear the beautiful sound of construction to the back. You hear that sound? Oh, that’s music…
Moeaia Tuai slavery and rape trial begins in Auckland High Court
While Tuai did help both of the siblings get jobs, it wasn’t what they were expecting, he said.…
White House begins firing workers amid prolonged shutdown
Democratic leaders in Congress have dismissed the threats as an attempt at intimidation and said mass firings would…
Khandallah abandoned house demolition begins after years of complaints
Nearly two weeks on, the owner seemed to have stuck to his word, with the house having had…
Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ begins in High Court
“They crossed the line from factual reporting to exaggeration, misinterpretations, and outright falsities.” Both parties have employed high-profile…
Ex-MP Stuart Nash’s employer begins formal review into ‘deeply inappropriate’ remarks about women
“The remarks are deeply inappropriate and do not reflect our values or the standards of our business,” they…
Trial begins of French doctor Frederic Pechier accused of poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
Pechier, a father of three who has been banned from practising medicine, faces life imprisonment if convicted. He…
Work begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters
“The City Rail Link is on schedule to open next year, and will reshape travel for much of…