Drug‑impaired truck driver jailed over fatal Waimate crash
He cited aggravating features including “enormous” levels of harm to Weir’s family, the level of drugs in his…
On The Up: Rotorua teen Tiare Savea on becoming a first-time WOW model
Wellington hosted the show for the 20th year from September 18 to October 5. This season’s theme, Rise,…
Young Southland mum faces incurable cancer months after own mum’s diagnosis
“They brought me into a room and told me that they were pretty sure it was cancer, but…
McDonald’s lodges fresh bid for Wānaka restaurant, this time without public input
If approved, it would be Wānaka’s first McDonald’s. The site is owned by Willowridge Developments, positioned beside the…
Kaikohe family mourns loss of toddler Dove Gates after tragic accident
The pair would often cuddle for hours watching anime or Dove would sit on his lap while he…
Ponsonby’s Crack Chicken shuts after eight months, to reopen as Honeymoon Avenue
“Because of the recession right now, it’s like something to eat is not enough … You have to…
After months in pain, Waikato girl recovers following rare German operation
Amelia in hospital. Maddy would lie awake listening to her moaning in pain. Photo / Supplied The likely…
Inflation hits 3% as consumers suffer largest power price spike since 1989
The largest contributors to the annual inflation rate were all in the housing and household utilities group. The…
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…
NZTA mobile speed cameras in SUVs earn more than $900k in four months
These fines earned $928,960. NZTA said money from safety camera fines went into the Government Consolidated Fund, not…
Whangārei teen jailed for four years and six months over meth importation
Customs detected an anomaly while X-raying the package, which had been declared as clothing garments. Inside the box…
Education Ministry says some children have returned to school after truancy prosecution threat
Seymour says prosecutions will send a message to parents neglecting their legal duty. “Children who don’t attend school…