Young Comancheros drug couriers Dementry Higgins and Kayden Kelvin Wikaira sentenced
The Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros became a priority target of the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) in…
Explainer | Why China Gelao ethnic group required women to have 1 to 2 upper teeth removed before wedding
In China’s Gelao ethnic group, an old custom required brides to have one or two upper teeth removed…
Taliban denies arrest of Peaky Blinders cosplay group in Herat
“They were promoting foreign culture and imitating film actors in Herat, arreste, and a rehabilitation programme started for…
Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
Fifa World Cup 2026 draw live updates: All Whites group for World Cup to be revealed
Live updates of the Fifa World Cup 2026 draw where the All Whites will learn their opponents for…
Government reforming retirement village sector after 11,000 submissions
A process for former residents to apply for early access to funds in situations of specific need;Interest must…
Raglan road-rage couple sentenced over brutal attack on teens after bridge stand-off
Judge Crayton said it was pure “luck” that nobody died that night. ‘Get f*****, I’m not moving’ The…
Media Insider: Whitcoulls owner James Pascoe Group reveals why literary journal Folly has been banned from book shelves
The latest issue of literary magazine Folly has been banned from Whitcoulls. The journal, which sells for $35,…
High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki, death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
Catering giant Compass Group excluded from next round of school lunch scheme
The other suppliers are Appresso Pro Foods, Montana Group, Ka Pai Kai, KDJ Catering, Star Fresh, University of…
Auckland scout group fed up with freedom campers defecating, leaving trash
“I haven’t found any messes myself but some of the other leaders have told me they did have…
Government advisory group recommends effective homelessness ban but Cabinet is not so sure
The policy hasn’t been included in any Cabinet paper, which would most likely need to be agreed by…