Five ageing lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary may be spared as sale talks continue
Sibili, an 18-year-old male, was born at the Kamo sanctuary, along with his brother Sabie, who is not…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Class secrets: Secondary teacher graduates share what they’ve learned
“My friend, who is a primary teacher, said I’d be a great teacher, and it had always been…
Christchurch police appeal for help identifying woman after Palms Shopping Centre attack
But Sherwood said when he went to help the woman, he was confronted within seconds as the woman…
Michael Schumacher recovery hope grows after insider’s health update
“Was it his wife (Corinna) who held his hand? We don’t know exactly, but it’s the first time…
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…
Tauranga man discharged without conviction for having ambulance light and siren, police equipment
When police conducted a search warrant earlier this year, they found it installed in his vehicle. This gave…
Scott Watson fails to overturn his convictions for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope
“He maintains he is innocent,” he said. Cook said Watson intended to make an application for leave to…
As U.S. fleet steams toward coast, Venezuelans face uncertainty, fear and, for some, hope
CARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. warships steam toward the southern Caribbean. The Trump administration denounces embattled “narco-president” Nicolás Maduro and doubles…
Pope at Audience: ‘Christian love is not evasion but decision’
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo reflects on Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting that…
Where can we find hope in the land between the river and the sea? Part Two
Yuli Novak, executive director of B’Tselem, the Israeli non-governmental organization recently cited by many newspapers for the publication…
Work begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters
“The City Rail Link is on schedule to open next year, and will reshape travel for much of…