Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections
The fallout from revelations that the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general sent text messages using violent language…
Reality TV funeral director Fiona Bakulich released from prison after winning sentence reduction on Auckland High Court appeal
Court documents state Bakulich swindled grieving families out of about $18,000 altogether, starting with a $3000 charge in…
Ceasefire announcement met with joy and some scepticism in Israel and Gaza
The announcement of an agreement to phase one of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has brought…
Meningococcal meningitis: Mum’s charity walk raises awareness after teenager’s sudden death
“He was a bit of a people magnet. “He’d pull in those people that were on the outside…
What could Thriving Kids, the NDIS alternative for some children, look like?
Eighteen months ago, Isabella Amin noticed her daughter Sienna, who is autistic, was not speaking, interacting with other…
Families react to guilty verdict in Loafers Lodge trial
There were whispered exclamations of “yes” as the jury foreman said “guilty” to each of the six charges,…
Rich listers’ rescue of Ubco: Sale price revealed
Jubilee is affiliated with Ubco’s contract manufacturer in Taiwan, TDK. The rich-listers, who hold a majority of the…
Susan Goodwin case: Port Lincoln man faces murder charge after 23 years
The day Susan vanished It was Friday, July 19, 2002, when Goodwin was last seen in Port Lincoln,…
NZ egg donor helped five families have babies. Then they came to her wedding
Figuring there was no difference between helping friends and strangers in this way, Giddey decided to find out…
NZ egg donor helped five families have babies. Then they all came to her wedding
Figuring there was no difference between helping friends and strangers in this way, Giddey decided to find out…
Discover Tekapo: A winter escape with skiing and stargazing
In winter, Tekapo offers a different kind of charm. The landscape empties of its crowds but the sights…
Coward punch victims and families call for faster law changes
A coward punch, also known as a king hit, is a strike to the head or neck, often…