Coroner urges awareness after Whakatāne teen’s accidental death from ‘huffing’ toxic butane
She soon realised Faith was gasping for air and called for help. But Faith died in hospital from…
Police appeal for sightings of wanted Lower Hutt man Trident Turner
Turner has previously been associated with the Mongrel Mob gang and is from Wainuiomata. It is not the…
‘Threesome’ text at centre of Whangārei rugby players’ sexual assault trial
The Crown said the night began at a Whangārei bar, where the woman and her friends crossed paths…
Coromandel man Barry Ramsay found guilty of child sex abuse
Some charges were representative, meaning the offences happened more than once. He was accused of possessing and making…
Whangārei trial begins for Northland rugby players accused of sexual violation
After the club closed, people travelled in two taxis to Hill’s parents’ house. When everyone left, the woman…
Mouse numbers on the rise, farmers told to be on alert
Scientists are urging farmers to look out for mice this harvest season as the threat of a pest…
Teen’s suicide highlights digital exploitation and gaps in youth mental health care
However, in the years leading up to her death, her mental health was “fragile” and she was considered…
DIY risks: Coroner’s warning after Northland man Ian McLarnon died while fixing ride-on lawnmower
He enjoyed fixing his own machinery, including his muscle cars. On August 27, 2022, Ian was working on…
Kelvin Williams jailed for sexually violating 15-year-old in Christchurch
The court heard today how the girl was in the care of Oranga Tamariki when the 51-year-old started…
Meeanee Speedway to kick off Hawke’s Bay fireworks events, firefighters warn vigilance
There will also be a good line-up of races before fireworks begin at 8.30pm. “We have found over…
Police appeal for sightings of wanted man Norman Talo in Auckland
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Aggressive monkeys escape after truck accident, pose health risks
All but one of the rhesus monkeys that escaped from an overturned truck in Jasper County were euthanized,…