Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday, reflects on a life of ‘magnificent indulgence’
Best known for the popular musicals Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the actor has over 80…
Actor-comedian Amy Schumer splits from husband Chris Fischer after 7 years of marriage
Schumer – who said on ABC’s The View in February that she and Fischer will mark their seventh…
Man seeking half of family home bought by ex granted 15% share in Family Court ruling
The Family Court has ruled that granting a man an equal share of the family home owned by…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by police officer husband
He was subsequently convicted after a three-day jury trial last year, and he no longer works for New…
‘UN is a joke’: Government ministers take aim at United Nations over report criticising New Zealand treatment of Māori
“Let’s be realistic, this is an organisation that puts people from Zimbabwe in charge of the environment, people…
Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
Almost 2km of SH25 between Thames and Tararu is going down to 50km/h. Linda Davidson owned a bed…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…
Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser ‘Ms Z’
On Friday, the case was called in the Wellington District Court before Judge John Walker. The woman’s lawyer,…
US plans to ask visitors, including Kiwis, to disclose 5 years of social media history
According to CBP, the proposal is open for a 60-day public comment period. Esta is an automated system…
2025 NZ Rugby Awards: Ardie Savea’s Player of the Year prize caps a dominant year
Savea will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season due to a sabbatical in Japan, but will be…