On The Up: Hawke’s Bay’s three Findlay sisters off to Chile for hockey’s Junior World Cup
Twin sister Hannah Findlay and Greer Findlay, 18 months her junior, are on tour with New Zealand Under-21…
Weather: Heavy rain watch and gales up to 130km/h for central North Island
MetService said the heaviest rain through Tuesday will drench the western side of the Southern Alps, which will…
Auckland judge rebukes supporters as Razz Edwards sentenced for abusing girls
Edwards was found guilty via a majority verdict in Auckland District Court earlier this year following a trial…
Auckland tenants ordered to pay $27k for dog‑damaged rental home
“There were hundreds of flies. The floor at the entrance to the first bedroom has been damaged. It…
Adam Brook sentenced for sexual violation of Canterbury teenage girl
“I felt unable to stand up for myself. You dragged me through some of the toughest times of…
Far North fatal dog attack: Partner calls for action on dangerous dogs
However, while her partner of 17 years was a victim, he wasn’t an innocent one, Shirley Orchard said.…
Microchip leads to reunion for cat missing 11 months from Wellsford home
She said the person who “took her in” may not have known to check for a microchip. Willow…
Applications flood in for new parent visa amid residence review
The Government expects between 2000-10,000 applications per year, with a model based on 6000 applications annually. The adult…
Abel Wira jailed for 3.5 years for first dog‑attack manslaughter in NZ
The 60-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after his dogs mauled Thomson to death. Thomson’s…
Former broadcaster Polly Gillespie eyes political run for next year’s election
She agreed that only left National and Labour as possibilities. “They’re sort of central-ish rightish”, Gillespie said of…
Hayden Tasker’s trial for the death of police officer Lyn Fleming moved to Christchuch
Tasker pleaded not guilty to the charges at an earlier hearing. In the High Court at Wellington this…
Christchurch police appeal for help identifying woman after Palms Shopping Centre attack
But Sherwood said when he went to help the woman, he was confronted within seconds as the woman…