Flu ravages Christchurch high school: 56% of students off sick on one day; health clinics under pressure
“Covering all classes will be a challenge on Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12. “If you have…
Kiwi murderer David Ngatokotoru Martin to be deported from Australia under 501 law
Martin was found to be a “significant risk” of committing further violent offending if he were released into…
Jordan Keil inquest: Mum on finding son dead at Middlemore Hospital’s mental health unit
“I felt that he was cold and lifeless,” she said, describing calling for help. “I was crying and…
Groomer and rapist Peter John Hartley out of prison but under supervision on ankle bracelet in Taranaki
There were six young victims between 1997 and 2008. The Parole Board said the rape offence was “especially…
Police investigate discovery of human remains at Bay of Plenty beach
Waihau Bay is about 100km northeast of Ōpōtiki. An investigation is under way after the discovery of human…
‘Specks’ of hair lead Fairfax police to ID boy found murdered 53 years ago
In 2003, the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children released a computer-generated sketch of Carl and was…
Northland boosted with jet fuel tank, dry dock, rail link announcements
“A commercial dry dock will bring specialist skills and international customers to NZ, maintaining large ships in a…
Landlord finds squalid home, tenant Jessica Michelle Duffy ordered to pay $4822
“Baseball bats and chairs were found under the beds and couches. The wood burner was loaded with the…
Westport homicide investigation: Man dies after motel altercation
“A scene guard remained in place overnight, and Police will be carrying out a forensic examination of the…
‘Huge’ armed police operation in Bay of Plenty town of Maketū
Police have reportedly closed Maketū Rd. Photo / NZME A large armed police operation is under way in…
Northland weather alert: Heavy rain and wind watch from tonight
Those on the east coast were likely to be most impacted because of exposure to the wind and…
‘Greed’ drove mum who stole $500,000 from employer and spent most on takeaways, judge finds
In trying to break down Thompson-Bell’s offending, Judge Clark quizzed counsel Christine Hardy about exactly what the stolen…