Dunedin’s Columba College refusing to say why principal is on leave
Nicol has been on leave since July 30, with deputy principal Aaron Everett the school’s acting principal. RNZ…
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…
Whakatāne woman faces murder charge after Bay of Plenty car incident
One person died at the scene, while the other is in a stable condition in hospital. A 34-year-old…
Email to former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming led to arms vetting policy change
The investigation found he had the appropriate delegation to instruct the changes, both as executive lead for the…
Woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy dispenses six times the amount
The revelations prompted the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand to “urgently” undertake a joint review into…
‘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.…
Witness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed mother Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere
The 23-year-old’s car was struck by a boat and trailer unit that had detached from an oncoming black…
Mother died in crash after boat and trailer unit from oncoming car broke free
Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere died after a crash near Te Kuiti on 11 July. Photo / Supplied Her 3-year-old…
Christchurch Ponzi scheme: $4m fraud by Tuiras unravels in court
Between May 2014 and May 2021, the couple’s company, Ngākau Aroha Investments Limited, received more than $4 million…
Two-month-old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan’s death ‘must be a turning point’, says pharmacist
The Pharmacy Council, which is also investigating, said it was “clear that an awful error has occurred”. On…
Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase on Northland bus
“When the driver opened the suitcase, they discovered the 2-year-old girl,” he said. RNZ understands the girl had…
Former National Party MP Anthony ‘Aussie’ Malcolm likely sexually abused children – police review
The document says the review was initiated following referrals from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in…