Scottish woman admits faking pregnancy and baby in elaborate doll hoax
Kira Cousins shared this photo of her “daughter” to Facebook. Photo / Kira Cousins Neave McRobert, a friend…
Pahīatua homicide: Search and rescue teams scour lake shorelines in hunt for Jeremy Robertson
The officer in charge of the case advised this morning that search and rescue teams have now gone…
‘Strong likelihood’ measles spreading in the community, officials warn
Sime told Morning Report, she was “very worried” about the spread. This week’s cases were unrelated to a…
Suppression lapses for Zac Cochrane-Cope, accused of murdering Joseph Walsh in New Lynn, Auckland
Authorities have not disclosed how Walsh was injured or how the two knew each other. Cochrane-Cope was at…
Unexplained death in Whangārei CBD under investigation as Bank St remains closed
“Additional information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.” Whangārei District Council confirmed…
Police investigate death in Whangārei CBD as Bank St remains closed
Other businesses closer to the city centre are opening, business as usual. While Bernina Northland Sewing Centre co-owner…
On The Up: Kaikohe to get 100 affordable homes in $51.5m iwi‑Crown project
The development would “directly address” Kaikohe’s toughest housing challenges, including overcrowding and limited rentals, he said. “Putting in…
Large 30-hectare fire on hills near Pōrangahau in Central Hawke’s Bay
It is the biggest of five vegetation fires currently burning in the Hawke’s Bay area, caused by strong…
Health NZ warns of rising measles risk after new cases in Manawatū and Nelson
National Public Health Service (NPHS) public health medicine specialist Dr Sharon Sime said there is the potential for…
Well-known New Zealander appears in North Shore District Court on sexual abuse charge
The alleged offending is historic in nature and relates to one victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
Police name driver killed in Whangārei crash as critical investigation continues
Police have not responded to the Northern Advocate’s attempt to clarify what that means as earlier media reporting…
After months in pain, Waikato girl recovers following rare German operation
Amelia in hospital. Maddy would lie awake listening to her moaning in pain. Photo / Supplied The likely…