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…
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…
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Rūātoki, eastern Bay of Plenty
Whakatāne District Council Te Urewera general ward councillor Andrew Iles said it was “gut-wrenching news”, not only for…
Daytona Thompson charged with manslaughter after the one-punch death of Daniel Nganeko in New Plymouth
He said he understood their grief and asked for calm, which was respected. On Monday, Thompson pleaded guilty…
Wild bat encounter leaves woman with $35K medical bill after insurance missteps
She screamed, and part of the bat went into her mouth. She doesn’t know which part or for…
Australian comedian stung with $400 fine because of months-old forgotten fruit
“I said, this is gonna sound like a line, but I’ve never seen that apple before in my…
Adam Busby of Taranaki jailed for sexual connection with a 12yo whom he impregnated
That night, she snuck out of her home and Busby met her outside his house and then took…
Jamie Ellis’ murderer Peter Holmes released from prison by Parole Board
He has been working outside the wire, has done five guided releases, including spending the night outside prison…