Former Green MP Kevin Hague becomes party’s new chief of staff
“Kevin is highly respected and brings a wealth of leadership experience, in parliament and outside of it across…
John Doherty once offered to guard Jacinda Ardern, now he’s guilty of sending lewd emails to a woman
John Doherty once wanted to be a security guard for former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern. The charges…
Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera Paniora
“The way women are treated in a public office is despicable – I hate it,” he said. However,…
Kiwi mum faces long recovery after firebomb attack in Western Australia
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help her pay her rent, utilities and food for her…
Crews battle fire at old Fitzherbert Tavern in Palmerston North, residents told to stay inside
“If you live nearby, close your windows and doors and stay inside if possible to avoid the smoke.”…
Central Regional Health School teacher’s registration cancelled after getting pregnant to former student
According to a decision released today, one of her students was 17 years old when she started showing…
Former constable Summer Smith pleads guilty to charges of leaking police intelligence to Killer Beez gang boyfriend
Knowing her boyfriend’s gang affiliation, Smith sent him the name of someone she described as a “snitch”. She…
Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
Former Canberra childcare worker Muhammad Ali sentenced for sexually abusing boy in his care
Warning: This story includes details of child sexual abuse. Former Canberra childcare worker Muhammad Ali has been sentenced…
Former PM Jim Bolger farewelled in official funeral
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger is being farewelled in an official funeral. The funeral for Bolger, who passed…
Former students of Auckland’s Wesley College allege culture of violence, ritual hazings after hostel closures announced
“If they think it’s bad now it was far worse then. “For a lot of kids their whole…
Remembering my friend Jim Bolger, one of our finest former leaders – Christopher Finlayson
It’s difficult to stand back and assess Jim’s contribution: it is hard to think of him in the…