Kiwi woman with terminal cancer turns dream trips into ‘death rules’ mission
Hayley was 24 when she noticed her left thigh looked slightly larger than her right. When she began…
US TikToker asks for donations after fatally hitting a pedestrian while livestreaming
At the time of the crash, McCarty-Wroten called 911 and told responding officers the traffic light had been…
Diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma: Pāpāmoa girl’s fight for her vision after rare cancer diagnosis
Her mother Alex McCarthy said they thought Kaia needed glasses. Elrond and Alex McCarthy, parents of Kaia and…
Waipātiki Beach rescues: Four people swept off feet and into rip on Christmas Day
As the tides were changing, the current pulled four people off their feet, two of them children, and…
Year in review: Mandys Horseradish – artisan success with award-winning flavour in Canterbury
She has tried various tumblers, scrubbers, and peeling contraptions to peel her horseradish, but has found that hand…
Year in Review: Tom and Fiona Langford – life after winning 2025 Share Farmers of the Year
She was brought up on a farm, but education-wise moved into science, obtaining a BSc majoring in human…
Trio of private jets at Hawke’s Bay Airport an ‘incredible’ boost for region as high-flying family visit
“We’re now seeing huge interest out of Asia for a holiday in Hawke’s Bay for high-net-worth individuals. “These…
Bill Maangi death: Four men arrested after Gisborne homicide
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant John Love said four men aged between 25-37 have been arrested. “They are due…
Pashion Ramsay fired shots into young family’s home amid meth-crazed Facebook fraud offending
Three days after Ramsay shot at their house, she returned and fired more shots into the property. The…
Emergency services respond after car goes into water on Turret Rd, Tauranga
A police officer at the scene told NZME a male driver of the vehicle was taken to Tauranga…
Man charged with impersonating officer after joining police convoy while disqualified and armed
“It was quite the unexpected find,” Armstrong said. “Our team is extremely pleased to be able to remove…
Year in Review: Legendary mother cow ‘April’ inducted into LIC Hall of Fame
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector,” said Simon Worth, LIC livestock selection manager. Worth said…