Stray dog’s desperate act inspires hundreds to post their rescue pup photos
“Obviously, someone had hurt her before,” said Simon, adding that she was not wearing a collar. Simon posted…
Eel mistake likely sent some to their deaths after Napier drain excavation
The witness said he estimated the number of deaths could be anywhere up to 100. Russell Bond, the…
Whitianga orca encounter: Swimmers 3m from ‘massive’ dorsal fin.
Being camera-shy, Aull said they turned to avoid being filmed – only to be confronted with a “huge…
Meet the 2025 Roses who want women’s healthcare to be ‘taken seriously’ – The Irish Times
“Who wouldn’t want to do it?” asks 2025 Co Meath Rose Ella Bannon on the question of why…
HDC: Missed opportunities in diagnosis linked to middle-aged man’s death from rectal cancer
In January 2021, the man, who is only referred to as “Mr A” in a decision released today,…
Kiwi expat reveals the ‘dark place’ his $200k job in Western Australian mines left him
When he started Fifo, the lifestyle was hard – but not yet soul-crushing. At his peak, Lachie was…
Trailblazing shearer Margaret Gould died from burns, Coroner warns of risks to elderly living alone
He said her death in the early hours of the following day, on December 11 last year, was…
Teen boy housed in Tauranga motel by Oranga Tamariki for more than a year
During that year, Oranga Tamariki sent *Cody on a state-funded trip to a Pacific Island, with his now-estranged…
Simon Bridges on post-politics life and 20 years of marriage with Natalie
Case in point: two of Natalie’s paintings are framed on the wall above them. They’re inspired by the…
Whangārei court hears Graham Whines was hiding in bedroom when friend was assaulted
The jury heard the twins had grown up with the complainant, Troy Hansen, in Auckland before reconnecting in…
Crash at Mill Rd intersection near Clive in Hawke’s Bay sparks petition for roundabout
“We saw it for that split second and go ‘holy s***, it’s gonna hit us,’ and we were…
Two Rotorua eateries make toastie competition finals
This year’s competition was the biggest yet, with more than 200 eateries competing. Lime Cafe head chef Rohan…