Jackson Browne confirms death of son Ethan, 52, in family statement
Jackson – who also has Ryan, 43, with ex-wife Lynne Sweeney – previously admitted he has a “lot…
Aoraki Mt Cook tragedy: Mother shares life of ‘extraordinary’ son and lawyer
She said climbing had not come naturally to her son, who suffered from altitude sickness as a child…
Police update on drug-smuggling ring that led to arrest of Auckland airport baggage handlers
Detective Inspector Tom Gollan speaking at today’s press conference. Photo / Corey Fleming Gollan said that had the…
Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users will be caught out by new drug-driving laws
Alzaher said he was advising patients to wait 12 hours before driving – ideally taking medication at night…
The end of ‘Category 3’: Cyclone Gabrielle flooding labels to be phased out by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
“This was the next stage in restoring Hawke’s Bay,” Siers said. “It’s a signal our region was moving…
Cocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of Tauranga, Customs says
Officers found 17 bricks of cocaine in one container and 16 in the other, among legitimate goods. Customs…
Taranaki trial of murder-accused Rakai Thompson shown recording taken at scene of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley’s stabbing
Later, salt, pepper, bread and butter were found on the bench next to the dish. After Thompson’s arrest,…
Fundraiser launched to support family of Tauranga social worker Jaismon Francis
It was coordinating support and fundraising for his family, who also faced costs for family travel and funeral…
Coroner finds diving death of Aaron Matthews near East Cape was preventable
Coroner Katherine Greig said inexperience and “unsafe diving practices”, including incorrectly assembled scuba equipment, contributed to the tragedy,…
Mt Wellington homicide: Jury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed their house with knife
Justice James MacGillivray granted the request and defendants learned their fate about 3.50pm. The judge thanked the jury…
Two Kiwi women accused of importing $37m of methamphetamine into Melbourne Airport
The case was referred to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), who arrested the women at the airport. Both…
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of popular postie David Bullock near Leeston
Bullock was a popular local postie finishing his last delivery on his last day of work before retirement…