Auckland prison unit housing NZ’s most dangerous criminals has colourful makeover
Images from inside the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit (Peru) in Auckland Prison during a 2023 inspection. Photo…
After 11 days with no sign of Dezi Freeman, some experts suggest he may no longer be alive
Mineshaft experts Christopher Bogusis and Kyle Cranfield agreed he could be underground as cops and sniffer dogs searched…
Parents speak out after Christchurch woman’s ‘horrible’ eating disorder death
Jayne Ferguson died in July 2025 after suffering from a serious eating disorder. Her parents say she did…
Whangārei man Brian Amaitaiti sentenced for chasing teen with chainsaw over loud music
The situation was apparently common and an annoyed Amaitaiti got into a verbal altercation with the teen and…
Christchurch gang pad targeted with flammable projectiles, police respond
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Witness watches three men with gun storm Napier home: ‘We’re petrified’
“My daughter sleeps in the front room [of our house] and we’re petrified,” the witness said. “I haven’t…
Warriors vs Sea Eagles: Top four hopes over but plenty to gain in NRL finale
“We kicked from our end four times last week [while] Parramatta kicked from their end 18 times. We…
Terrace School pooch Sapphire brings comfort and TopDog status
It began a decade ago, when the recruitment agency and HR provider was exploring the link between workplace…
New cafe opens at Hawke’s Bay Airport as two others move on
A Hawke’s Bay Airport spokeswoman said the airport was “thrilled to extend a warm welcome” to Airspresso’s Fuel…
‘DWTS’ 2025 cast has Alix Earle, Corey Feldman, Hilaria Baldwin
“The Baldwins” are heading to Hollywood now that Hilaria Baldwin has been officially announced as a “Dancing with…
China ‘unstoppable’, says Xi Jinping with Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin at side at military parade
“Give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States…
Shamah Riley’s surprise attack on Nelson Woolworths manager ‘appalling and upsetting’
Woolworths NZ says it’s unfortunate that staff too often found themselves in harm’s way when they were “just…