Brett James, Grammy-winning country songwriter, dies in North Carolina plane crash
James (centre) was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. Photo / Getty Images “Brett…
Auckland Council and police investigating park worker accused of harming pūkeko
The incident occurred in full public view and, when the man realised he was being watched, his behaviour…
Whangārei Oranga Tamariki caregivers’ child abuse trial closed to the public after complainant walks out
The alleged offending came to light when a child, Sally*, ran away and a friend’s mother alerted police.…
Former Act Party president Tim Jago denied parole from prison sentence for sexual offending
One of the victims was younger than 16 at the time. Jago denied the offending when charged, took…
Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally
“We know, for example, about instances in which people with known care and protection histories, or previous convictions…
Wattie’s tells some Hawke’s Bay peach growers their fruit is no longer needed
Hawke’s Bay Today has approached Wattie’s parent company, Kraft Heinz, for comment. They had not responded by deadline…
Indian national Amrat Pal Singh Dhounsi to be deported after indecent assault conviction
But it also said that residence in New Zealand was a privilege not a right, the offending had…
Liam Hemsworth announces engagement to model Gabriella Brooks
The announcement comes just weeks after Brooks was seen flashing a ring on her ring finger, sparking engagement…
Media Insider: TVNZ news story on Destiny Church investigation breached secret interviewee’s privacy by revealing her face to some viewers
TVNZ chief correspondent John Campbell. Photo / Greg Bowker “The 1 News item included excerpts from one interview…
TV star’s reality check: Sally Martin’s life after Shortland Street
Nothing was ever deemed too far-fetched for nurse Nicole because the writers knew Sally would play whatever they…
David Moynaham sentenced after child exploitation material found at his Hamilton home
This week, the 65-year-old appeared in the Hamilton District Court for sentencing on 13 representative charges of unlawful…
After 11 days with no sign of Dezi Freeman, some experts suggest he may no longer be alive
Mineshaft experts Christopher Bogusis and Kyle Cranfield agreed he could be underground as cops and sniffer dogs searched…