Nelson man Storm Constable-Carter guilty of creating and sharing extreme child abuse content
The 22-year-old pleaded guilty in the Nelson District Court today to 50 charges linked to his possession and…
‘One of the most challenging periods in Spark’s history’: Telco takes big profit hit, reveals new five-year plan
READ MORE: Spark follows Air NZ in deal with Indian outsourcer, Luxon visits offshoring specialist The profit crunch…
‘Final act of violence’: NZ mum, Maxine Puhi, killed by partner in suspected murder-suicide
She kicked off 2024 by getting her driver’s licence and, by April, she started her own cleaning business.…
Greymouth man Ricky-Lee Maynard strangled woman in bed after accusing her of messaging other men
After some time she managed to kick him off, police said. It formed the lead charge of strangulation…
Ahere Gillies and Isaiah Buchanan jailed for manslaughter of Javon Aranui in Hastings
He told both of them their prospects of rehabilitation would be limited if they did not cut their…
Tauranga reverses water services decision, partners with Western Bay of Plenty
Tauranga City Council will now partner with its “little brother”, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and possibly…
Police arrest four youths trying to steal $700 worth of chocolate from Auckland supermarket
Cook said officers stopped several offenders attempting to leave the store and four were arrested. While taking the…
Auckland housing: Three-storey designation to go from hundreds of thousands of homes
Auckland Council’s proposed changes are a response to a new framework for urban development in Auckland being established…
Skin cancer: Some Bay of Plenty patients may face longer waits for surgery after funding change
“We have explored all current options to secure additional funding, but none have been successful.” Funding would now…
‘Natchez Burning’ trilogy author dies at 65
Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the “Natchez Burning” trilogy, has died at age 65. According to an…
World of Wearable Art: Designer’s 2025 entry a tribute to endometriosis health battle
Now based in Tauranga with her husband and two children, Highfield says a turning point came when she…
Hundreds of vehicles imported with altered odometers, police and customs allege
After a search of a home and a business last year, Customs said it had identified 133 used…