Auckland ferry catches fire off Waiheke Island
She said the boat was new and had only started sailing a few days ago. “Before we’d even…
Migrant worker Dara Singh avoids conviction after New Plymouth assault spurred by racial remarks
Singh approached the victim, grabbing him by his arms and pushing him towards the restaurant. The victim pulled…
Police probing claims Prince Andrew tried to smear sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre
British police say they are probing claims that Prince Andrew asked an officer to dig up dirt for…
Auckland Council elections: Electoral fraud complaint filed with police, claims vote papers stolen from letterboxes
“Police can confirm we have received reports in relation to allegations of electoral fraud linked to the current…
Kaipara District Council backs Craig Jepson election complaint in secret vote
Outgoing councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins said the decision was made in spite of the senior electoral officer Dale Ofsoske…
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…
Media Insider: Sean Plunket and The Platform ‘going to war’ with Broadcasting Standards Authority after watchdog claims jurisdiction over online comment
Sean Plunket labelled the person who complained about a comment he made on The Platform a “plonker”. Photo…
Bainlea House forced to lift care standards after complaint of sexual assault on elderly resident
The director of Bainlea House, which traded as Bainswood on Victoria, told NZME he greatly appreciated the professional…
Hastings mayoral race – Wendy Schollum claims the win, but her closest rival hasn’t conceded
“This election was about what kind of community we want to be. “Together, we chose to look forward…
Influencer Matt Cameron claims he’d ‘never do business with a fat person’
Cameron clarified to the Daily Mail his “pragmatic” comments were targeted specifically at obese people. “I’m not classifying…
VTNZ defends driver licensing test system after claims officers took money to pass applicants
“After being notified of the alleged offending at the Highbrook branch, VTNZ conducted a thorough investigation and worked…
Wellington teacher sex abuse trial: Wife says husband revealed claims after ‘sign from God’
She has denied five counts of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection and two counts of doing an…