Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detention
However, Matete remains an inmate of the Auckland Region Women’s Correctional Facility (ARWCF). The Parole Board declined to…
Section of State Highway 26 in Waikato closed after vehicle fire, drivers asked to avoid area
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.” A Fire and Emergency New Zealand…
Athletics: Sam Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800m a day after breaking 1500m record at secondary schools championships
The result came just a day after he shattered the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ 1500m record. He stopped…
12 killed as gunmen open fire at illegal bar in Pretoria hostel
A 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were also killed in the attack. “Quite an unfortunate incident. Police…
Brazilian man dies after barbell crushes chest in gym accident caught on CCTV
Montenegro’s life was cut short by the freak accident, which unfolded on Tuesday at the fitness facility where…
Multi-vehicle crash on Nelson St causes major delays in central Auckland
Fire engines, ambulances, and police respond to a multi-vehicle collision on Nelson St. Photo / Sam Sherry One…
Media Insider: Journalist Ian Wishart v RNZ and Broadcasting Standards Authority – the High Court case over a story about a run of hot weather in Hamilton
These are documents, he says, that will reveal what the broadcaster did and how it reacted when he…
Meghan Markle’s estranged father in ICU after emergency leg amputation
“I took him to a local hospital and they did some scans and an ultrasound and said the…
Kumeū crash leaves five injured, one in serious condition
“The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and motorists are advised to expect some delays while emergency services…
Kaitāia woman sentenced after four dogs injure neighbours in Kaiwaka attack
On March 15, 2025, Walker-Haturini was in Kaitāia when her ex-partner allegedly let one of their four dogs…
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…
Media Insider: Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in mesmerising $125 billion deal – what might that mean for Sky TV and NZ viewers?
The Netflix Home Theater building in Los Angeles, California. Photo / Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg “If the deal goes through,…