Former prison officer Rhonda Hāpi-Smith shares life behind the wire in new book
At work, she had a tough exterior to shield herself from constant verbal abuse, and she knew how…
Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
Nik McIntosh was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 17. Here’s what he wants you to know
“That gave me nine years of basically living with effectively a ticking time bomb.” His case is a…
Hastings: From local body election newcomer to guaranteed councillor, in just five days
Milmine is the only newcomer across the region to be elected unopposed. She said she thought she would…
Coroner: Shooting of Shargin Stephens was ‘preventable’, slams police actions
The shooting happened within five minutes of an officer first lodging a 10-10 priority call saying Stephens had…
Sam Neill wins Logie Award for best actor in ‘The Twelve’ but isn’t there to receive award
The show first came to New Zealand screens in 2023, on Three and ThreeNow, before getting an Australian…
Use of urgency to upend pay equity scheme decided after PM’s meeting with senior ministers
Urgency first appeared after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with van Velden, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Public…
Whangārei house damaged by airborne car; owner urges council to install safety barriers
“The front of the house – the kitchen, lounge and dining room – were demolished. I’m thankful to…