Refugee businessman Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for $800k stolen car chop shop
They would quickly be dismantled and shipped overseas. The practice came to an end when police raided his…
From 157kg to 70kg: How a Pāpāmoa man turned his health around in under a year
Ben Pamment’s heaviest weight was 157kg. Photo / Supplied The 31-year-old said he suffered a serious knee injury…
Tenancy Tribunal rules landlord’s water rate claim against former tenant unfair
The tenant maintained he shouldn’t be accountable for the water rates bills that were neither presented during the…
Christchurch murderer Lewis Blackburn doesn’t want to be released from prison
Two days after she ended the relationship, he turned up at the 45-year-old’s Christchurch home in the early…
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley’s cause of death officially revealed as head trauma
The fall in September forced Frehley to cancel multiple concerts. A September 26 post on the guitarist’s official…
Addington Cup Day 2025: Sunshine, style and chat from the track
Blue skies at Addington after heavy morning rain. Photo / Mike Thorpe “The Infield is in the middle…
Kāpiti man Graham Russell Smith has been missing for a year, police renew call for information
The area has multiple walkways and mountain bike trails, and is a popular area for walkers, day trampers…
Tongariro National Park fire: Firefighters recall ‘Armageddon’ blaze
Four National Park volunteer firefighters responded quickly but the blaze was already bigger than a football pitch and…
Day walkers reminded to be prepared after Wellingtonian saved by phone satellite feature
The rescue prompted calls for people to observe fundamental bush walking guidance, including not following trap markers. “Pink…
Police gifts register shows alcohol, cash and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s child’s bike donated to cops
“By me accepting this bicycle [it] would help him clear some space. I accepted the bicycle with my…
Disgraced Auckland dentist David Zimmerman fined for illegal and botched work that harmed patients
But disgraced dentist David Zimmerman pulled out the wrong tooth while the woman’s mouth was only partially anaesthetised.…
All Blacks player ratings: How Scott Robertson’s men rated in win at Murrayfield
3 Fletcher Newell – 7 Scrum was strong when he was on but he was penalised on an…