Auckland teacher sentenced to home detention for grooming 11‑year‑old boy
“He was at a vulnerable and formative age and stage,” Judge Murray explained. “Your offending would have been…
Dolly Parton’s sister ‘up all night praying’ amid icon’s health issues
Dolly Parton’s younger sister is calling on fans “to be prayer warriors and pray with me” as the…
Rotorua Night Market trial move to Kuirau Park sparks hospitality backlash
In a press release, the council said a location switch could cut the current market’s annual cost of…
Josh Hartnett was hospitalized after a car accident in Canada
“Oppenheimer” and “The Virgin Suicides” actor Josh Hartnett is back to work following a car accident in Canada.…
Rotorua Night Market trialling new Kuirau Park location from October
“Trialling the night market in Kuirau Park means we can give this new location a go before looking…
Christchurch stand-off: One man arrested after tense late-night family harm situation
Police surrounded the apartment and urged the man to come out peacefully. He could be heard yelling back,…
Family’s battle with council over noisy heat pump reaches Environment Court
“The children are also cold when they get up each morning.” While the notice has now been cancelled…
2025 WOW awards: US designers’ Japanese-inspired work crowned supreme winner
A husband-and-wife design team from the United States have taken out the top prize in the 2025 World…
As sure as Night ’n Day: Family-run business that rose from a corner dairy to 54 franchise stores – can it disrupt supermarket duopoly?
“It was just a little corner dairy when I started,” Stevens says. “Olly Olsson was the owner, Mum…
Rotorua police officer undergoes surgery after dog attack during arrest
“The two staff members went through to hospital for treatment. One of them required surgery. “Obviously this is…
Man found seriously injured near Queenstown: Police looking at how he came to be hurt
“Police enquiries include exploring whether the man may have been injured earlier, and in a different location, to…
Can I claim compensation for the post-separation care of our children? – The Ex-Files
This means that if you have been the primary caregiver since separation – covering costs, providing daily care…