Financial controller who spent $289,000 on travel, Uber Eats spared jail
Transactions described in the police summary of facts and a determination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Disciplinary…
On the Up: Tainui shearer turns doctor after graduating from Otago medical school
“He watched over me and the way that I worked … I think he saw that I had…
Australian mother Chloe Mowday in induced coma after Vietnam cosmetic surgery complications
“Her body had shut down all her organs,” he said. “The wonderful doctors have brought her back though…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Customs seizes cocaine worth nearly $16m from container at Port of Tauranga
The outer packaging depicting a hamster in a crown. Photo / NZ Customs Hidden amongst legitimate goods, Customs…
Kiwi traveller accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia from Thailand
Presumptive testing of the substance returned a positive result for heroin, with an estimated weight of 21kg. ABF…
Qantas announces new international flights from Auckland, major lounge overhaul
The new route will mark the first Qantas international services from the Gold Coast in nearly five years.…
Auckland Grammar seeking over $1800 in voluntary donations from parents
Thirty-seven Auckland state high schools don’t ask parents for voluntary donations, while 21 do. Parents don’t have to…
Diabetes: Tauranga man breaks spine during seizure while asleep
“I had such a violent seizure that it snapped four [vertebrae] of my spine. “I bit through my…
Northland four-lane highway route to take whole Waipu family farms
Bryham and her husband planted their orchard 15 years ago, they have established gardens, and a kahikatea forest…
Controversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art gallery
A council spokesperson said there were cameras in the gallery and that matters around identifying the person involved…
Letter from a sex offender: How an Auckland abuser tried to bribe his victim out of pursuing justice
He then offered her $5000 to drop the case. The letter left Claire shaking, sickened and “totally disgusted”.…