Christchurch murder-suicide: Reclusive son killed dementia-stricken mother with sword
Police found their bodies at their home on Ayr St, Riccarton on the evening of April 2, 2022.…
Probe into 11-year-old girl mistaken for woman, restrained and injected with antipsychotics delayed until December
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Former All Blacks winger George Bridge signs two-year deal with Western Force
During his time with the Crusaders, Bridge amassed 82 games, scored 37 tries and won four full Super…
Dunedin bar’s Christmas cheer brings a 48-hour booze ban
Such inducements are illegal under section 237 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, which prohibits…
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…
NCEA is being abolished: The latest Level 3 and UE leavers data for every New Zealand high school
After the Government today announced NCEA will be replaced with new qualifications, the Herald is republishing this interactive…
Chile’s El Teniente mine collapse leaves five miners dead
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Woman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase scheduled to appear in North Shore District Court
It alleged the offending was a “major departure” from the standard of care expected by a reasonable person.…
North Shore Hospital has entire ward of people with no medical reason to be there
Health NZ’s Waitematā operations director, Brad Healey, said it started the dedicated ward to help boost capacity in…
Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens
There was anecdotal evidence that firms holding on to labour were not experiencing the pick-up in demand they…
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…
Bus driver assaulted in Central Auckland taken to hospital with facial injury
An Auckland bus driver was taken to hospital following an assault by three young people. Photo / Alex…