Pastures Past: How ticks tormented early farmers, their flocks and herds
In 1894, the New Zealand Mail quoted an Australian expert who said, “It has been said that ‘one…
Christchurch murder: Chantal McDonald named as victim in Nathan Boulter fatal stabbing
On July 23, the 36-year-old stabbed her in a frenzied attack, delivering a total of 55 stab wounds…
Parklands, Christchurch murder: Stalker Nathan Boulter admits knife attack on woman in front of her children
Boulter developed “an unhealthy fixation” with the woman and once he was released, he started a “significant electronic…
Russell Crowe reveals 26kg weight loss and new wellness routine
And it was Rogan who introduced Crowe to the company and its founder Brigham Buhler, who put the…
Missing and murdered: Inside the Anaru Moana investigation
Anaru Moana spent the last few weeks of his life at his mother Tina’s side as cancer took…
Government pockets nearly $700k from Kiwi who died with no will or traceable family members
Typically, this is to relatives in order of significant relationships, starting with partners and children, before moving to…
Parole Board highlights Taranaki murderer Julianna Nuku’s changing narratives
The board declined her parole and said Nuku needed to revise her reintegration plan so it accurately reflected…
Mother urges dog safety awareness after daughter injured in Kaikohe attack
The incident left her physically and mentally traumatised, her mother said. “We are so lucky there were people…
Local elections 2025: Gore’s youngest Mayor Ben Bell re-elected after term of conflict, no confidence vote
Bell, 26, has received 2917 votes compared to 1270 for his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. The…
Speedway community loses champion riders Ryan Terry-Daley, Nick Edmonds in double tragedy
“He really enjoyed his racing,” Irons said. “He enjoyed every part of it from the mechanical aspect of…
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…
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…