NZ family of child missing in Canada have ‘grave concerns’
“As part of the investigation, police have spoken to Kai’s family members and have reason to believe Kai…
Thousands of modern slavery victims estimated in New Zealand, report finds
Walk Free’s Global Slavery Index estimated 8000 people in New Zealand were living in modern slavery, comparatively low…
Dave Chappelle says comedy is ‘easier’ in Saudi Arabia than the US
As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival,…
Japan set to run out of Asahi beer after cyber attack hits local operations
“Ensuring product supply to customers has been set as our top priority and we have begun partial manual…
Elite Bay of Plenty sportsman denied discharge without conviction for drink-driving
He had sought a discharge without conviction due to the impact a conviction could have on his ability…
Dame Patricia Routledge, star of Keeping Up Appearances, dies aged 96
A cause of death was not revealed. Dame Patricia Routledge (left) was best known for playing the overbearing,…
Teenager charged with the murder of Greymouth pensioner Donald Baikie
“Police have completed a scene examination at the address where Mr Baikie was located deceased, however there will…
Whoops: Fresh paint job for Napier city centre ahead of cruise visitors
A Napier City Council spokeswoman said the responsible party had been in contact with the council. “[The spillage]…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge for ‘mercy’ ahead of sentencing
The once-powerful hip-hop innovator apologised for physically assaulting Casandra Ventura, his former girlfriend for more than a decade,…
All Blacks lose Tupou Vaa’i to knee injury ahead of Wallabies test
He said he was confident because Holland has had a great performance this season so far. “He’s got…
Music promoter Pato Alvarez convicted of sex crimes addresses ‘mistakes of my past’
He faced 25 charges, the majority of which alleged sexual assault and drug-related offending. Tauranga festival promoter Pato…
Bill Pine Maangi named as victim of alleged Gisborne homicide
Detective Inspector Martin James said police were supporting Maangi’s family and updating them on the investigation. “A forensic…