Chief Justice leads tributes to Robert Smellie after death of former High Court judge
Born in Dunedin in 1930, Smellie was educated at Otago Boys’ High School before graduating with an LLB…
Auckland landlord ordered to pay $5307 after parking row with tenant leads to ‘retaliatory’ eviction notice
The tenant, who has name suppression, then applied to the tribunal with a list of complaints and was…
One of largest child abuse image hauls at Auckland Airport leads to jail term
“The material he carried was deeply disturbing and included some of the most extreme child sexual abuse content…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Microchip leads to reunion for cat missing 11 months from Wellsford home
She said the person who “took her in” may not have known to check for a microchip. Willow…
Local election 2025: Whangārei Heads leads district in voter turnout
Whangārei Heads Citizens Association deputy chairwoman Jan Boyes said she was not surprised at the area scoring the…
ACC apologises after whistleblower complaint leads to Ombudsman investigation, exposes costs from senior boss’ farewell event
ACC on Monday directly apologised to the journalists who made the requests, acknowledging the Ombudsman’s view that its…
Local elections 2025: Jacquie Grant leads Westland mayoral race by 64 votes in tight count
“Most people my age are getting ready for a ride on the Zimmer frame,” she said. “Age is…
Error leads to $7000 painted mayoral portrait of Tory Whanau, rather than photo
In 2023, the Wellington City Council executive leadership team recommended photography should be used as the standard approach…
Mass gang brawl at Palmerston North hotel leads to arrests
“A series of Mongrel Mob members were involved in assaulting members of the public, and in some instances,…
Queen Camilla leads tributes to romance author Jilly Cooper after her death at 88
Cooper’s publisher, Bill Scott-Kerr, said that “Jilly may have worn her influence lightly but she was a true…
Labour commits to ‘very quickly’ recognising Palestine state if party wins election
Foreign Minister Winston Peters addresses the UN General Assembly. Photo / United Nations Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today…