Stage 4 bowel cancer patient fights for funding of life-prolonging drug
Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, second only to lung cancer. Bowel…
Southland teacher aide Quade Strange’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashed
Strange had told an associate that he expressed a desire to offend against a young child, as he…
Judge grants name suppression for Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges
When police executed a search warrant, the man allegedly refused to hand over details to his digital devices,…
Tauranga City Council confirms grant for 50m Mount Maunganui College pool
He ended up moving from Tauranga to Auckland as there were better facilities and more “training buddies”. The…
Funerals for Bondi victims Matilda and Alex Kleytman held on Thursday
“Oh, Matilda … we have all failed her. She’s this ray of sunshine,” she said. “Her friends describe…
UK lawyer slammed for hosting ‘council estate’ themed dinner party
Mental health assessor Rose-Marie Macintyre criticised the Cheshire-based lawyer for mocking and degrading an already marginalised group. “Council…
Hato Hone St John changes medical alarm system after 91-year-old’s two-hour wait for ambulance
As she lived on her own, her family had previously insisted she signed up to the St John…
Multi-vehicle crash shuts SH20 Maioro St on-ramp, delays for drivers
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Taranaki farmworker Ethan Webster’s life sentence for murdering Jacob Ramsay set to be overturned
Candy and Webster were workers on the same farm as Ramsay. While the two had been in their…
Aoraki Mt Cook: Search called off for climbers after ice avalanche
The Department of Conservation (DoC) was made aware the pair had not returned to Plateau Hut on Monday…
Motu Rd slip: Road to stay closed for months as major fix planned
“Because the road bench appears to be gone, any repairs will likely be large-scale and require careful planning…
SH2 passing lanes to close for Auckland to Coromandel holiday traffic
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…