Former Kāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook given 10 months’ home detention for indecent acts
The touching happened over their clothing and bedding and often at his home. “What marks the offending is…
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…
King Charles appoints Princess Beatrice to new charity role after Andrew loses titles
“Working with the Duke of Edinburgh, we aim to continue the 80-plus years of evidence which shows that…
Measles outbreak: Government gives schools updated advice as country’s measles cases spread
“However, there remain around 2000 contacts that are being traced and people are being put into isolation in…
More than 500,000 fines given by Auckland Transport’s licence plate recognition vehicles
Parking Services group manager John Strawbridge said the rise was because the fleet increased from nine cars in…
Toxic tourist: Jellyfish warning for Northland and Auckland coasts as waters warm up
Of the 35 species of jellyfish in New Zealand waters, lion’s mane is one of the most common,…
Hamilton Southern Links moves to next stage with $100m funding boost
The proposed project scope for Hamilton Southern Links is to connect SH1 from Hamilton’s Kahikatea Drive to Tamahere…
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…
Health and Disability Commissioner: Girl given Boostrix jab at school against mother’s wishes
The names of the family and school have been redacted from the HDC report, released today. The HDC…
Waikato: Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King development gets resource consent with conditions
In 2023, Tahua Properties Limited, a New Zealand retail and hospitality investment company that operates Starbucks New Zealand,…
Rotorua teen fighting cancer finds new hope after given weeks to live
Her mother, Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi, said given her daughter’s daily training schedule, it wasn’t unusual when a…
Trump ultimatum: Hamas told to accept Gaza peace deal terms by Monday deadline
“Hamas is still continuing consultations regarding Trump’s plan… and has informed mediators that the consultations are ongoing and…