Explainer | Why China Gelao ethnic group required women to have 1 to 2 upper teeth removed before wedding
In China’s Gelao ethnic group, an old custom required brides to have one or two upper teeth removed…
Whangamatā meth bust: Police seize drugs after community tip-off
“This great catch was a direct result of information provided to police by members of the public. “Thanks…
Central Hawke’s Bay community Kairakau placed under level 4 water restrictions
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council chief executive Doug Tate said the decision was not made lightly, but one…
Mouldy lunches: David Seymour blames Haeata Community Campus head for avoidable week of drama
One of the lunches given to students at Haeata Community Campus He also said he had been told…
Haeata Community Campus mouldy lunch probe finds school most likely mixed up food, not supplier
“We know the issue caused a lot of concern among parents and students at the school, so we…
Waipori Falls residents fear for safety after gunshot and pet’s disappearance
While other residents did not report hearing the shot, Daniel Williamson said the incident raised concern in the…
Pope Leo Heads to Turkey and Lebanon for His First Foreign Trip
ISTANBUL—After a low-profile start to his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV is stepping into the limelight. The first American…
Novo Nordisk Stock Slumps After Ozempic Pill Fails in Alzheimer’s Trials
Novo Nordisk NOVO.B 3.80%increase; green up pointing triangle shares fell sharply after the Danish drugmaker said a pill…
Exclusive | Speaker Johnson Flashes Red on Trump’s Healthcare Push
WASHINGTON—Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) cautioned the White House that most House Republicans don’t have an appetite for…
Auckland chef Kazuya Yamauchi sentenced to community work after secretly filming woman in home
“Just before the victim walked into the bathroom to take a shower, you put your phone in video…
Kaitāia homicide: Northlanders invited to remember businessman Monty Knight
The family were planning a private farewell but invited the community to a public memorial at Kaitāia’s Te…
Hurricanes mourn young wife Mereana Muriwai after rare cancer fight
“Mereana, this past year you’ve shown me what true courage, bravery, resilience, and grace looks like. “You’ve completely…