Teacher drunk after Christmas pub lunch censured over ‘white powder’ incident at school
The teacher invited staff members to “do a line” on school grounds, but it was never proved if…
Teenager, 17, charged with murder after Kyle Whorrall killing
The 17-year-old is the second teenager to be charged with murder in the case and will appear in…
‘Please walk on me’: Exhibition with NZ flag on Hastings gallery floor shocks councillor
Hastings councillor Steve Gibson said seeing the New Zealand flag on the floor of the gallery with a…
Real Life: Diabetes NZ CEO Heather Verry warns of rise of type 2 in children
“Years ago, type 2 was something you saw in adults … 1764577340 we’re seeing children at the age…
Raglan road-rage couple sentenced over brutal attack on teens after bridge stand-off
Judge Crayton said it was pure “luck” that nobody died that night. ‘Get f*****, I’m not moving’ The…
Court overturns will of terminally ill Whangārei man who signed his estate over to ex-wife before death
Now, in a recently released ruling from the High Court at Whangārei, a judge has found that Coleman…
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal censures first-year teacher for slapping, elbowing student
He refused and held a yoghurt pot towards her, preparing to throw it. The teacher warned him not…
Waikato tradie Jason Lambert was ‘in over his head’ when he ripped off victims
While the judge considered a sentence of either home detention or community detention, Lambert’s counsel, Kerry Hadaway, successfully…
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…
Tākaka axe attack: Frank Harris jailed for three years, seven months for trying to kill his father
She said he never believed he would do what he did. Crown prosecutor Abigail Goodison during the sentencing…
Doja Cat slammed by Aussie fans over ‘disrespectful’ Melbourne nightclub appearance
“I think the crowd would have appreciated at least seeing her on stage for more than 15 minutes.…
‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistake
“Labour has committed to scraping [SIC] the Regulatory Standards Act in its first 100 days – but we…