Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
Six weeks later, it was found by the GP, who removed what smelled “like a dead body”. Findings…
Kiwi traveller accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia from Thailand
Presumptive testing of the substance returned a positive result for heroin, with an estimated weight of 21kg. ABF…
Baby in fleeing car as Invercargill police pursuit ends in SH6 crash
About 6pm, the fleeing vehicle hit road spikes on SH6 near the McKenzie Rd intersection and soon after…
Hygiene concerns raised after mould found at Manukau Super Clinic
The couple were in the consultation room for just five minutes when she saw the growth. “It’s just…
Ashes result: Travis Head century, Mitchell Starc 10-for see Australia smash England inside two days
When Starc removed skipper Ben Stokes (2), England were flailing at 88-6 and the veteran paceman had bagged…
Inside Wellington Museum’s Fat Freddy’s Drop Story exhibition experience
Wellington Museum senior curator Ian Wards is a huge Freddy’s fan and jumped at the opportunity to help…
Mum’s double lung transplant a lifesaving gift from a stranger
When NZME visited Carruthers at her home in Halcombe, Manawatū, in February, her rare lung condition had deteriorated…
Papakura fireworks attack: Two injured after blasts inside lawnmower shop
As some customers took cover amid the fear and confusion of fireworks exploding inside the shop, Webster and…
Missing and murdered: Inside the Anaru Moana investigation
Anaru Moana spent the last few weeks of his life at his mother Tina’s side as cancer took…
Inside the shooting of Charles Pongi: Four gang members sentenced for murder
Before their departure, the war party had been addressed by Ray Elise, the president of the Rebels chapter…
Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
Rebels gang member Ernest Albert’s claim of self‑defence rejected in Mid North stabbings case
Drinks turn to double stabbing According to the court’s recently released decision, Albert was in Kawakawa in June…