Central Hawke’s Bay: Blackhead Beach pāua bust – man throws his catch into the sea as police inspect it
They then did a search of the vehicle and found a pistol and ammunition, which he is set…
Te Puke father Tristan ‘Eru’ Oakes’ mother makes moving tribute to her son after fatal shooting
He and his twin were two halves of the same heartbeat – connected in spirit, humour, love, and…
Teacher suspended after sending late-night messages to teen students
The two students complained after nearly two years of communication and the teacher was taken to the Teachers’…
Measles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarray
Measles cases have been reported among students from Wellington College, Wellington Girls’ College and Auckland Grammar School. Secondary…
Measles outbreak: Government gives schools updated advice as country’s measles cases spread
“However, there remain around 2000 contacts that are being traced and people are being put into isolation in…
Teaching Council CEO Lesley Hoskin on leave amid investigation into conduct allegations
Her leave was announced in a message on Wednesday from council chairman David Ferguson and deputy chairman David…
One dead after car crashes into river near Whatawhata in Waikato
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to expect delays. The fatality comes after another person died…
Kelston Boys’ High School faces charter school takeover bid by community group Bewt
The bid was backed by a sponsor called Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust (Bewt), which is a youth…
Auckland’s Red Beach loses Domino’s Pizza store to liquidation
A statement of affairs lists Inland Revenue as the only creditor, owed $37,000. The liquidators said directors advised…
Auckland tenancy dispute boiled over into stabbing murder, Crown alleges
The former actor, whose wife claimed he had worked on Shortland Street and served 16 tours of duty…
Skipper Sean Wilson fined for boat collision near Mount Maunganui
The man then reversed, attempting to avoid a collision, but the oncoming boat struck the bow of the…
Labour unveils targeted capital gains tax to fund free doctor visits
“Right now, our tax system rewards property speculation instead of the people creating jobs and growing the economy.…