People can’t get COVID vaccines. Anger is building against Trump
Every year around this time, like clockwork, Marty Lazniarz would plan to get his regular COVID-19 vaccine —…
At Burning Man: A murder mystery, ‘demonic’ claims and a surprise birth
Burning Man, the eclectic desert festival known for its art, music and spirit of “self-expression and self-reliance,” wrapped…
Police seek public’s help with identifying Burning Man homicide victim
After a man was found lying in a pool of blood at the Burning Man festival in Nevada,…
Students can’t get into basic college courses, dragging out time in school
As colleges reopen for the fall, new research has pinpointed a problem keeping students from graduating on time:…
Why Rich Americans Are Moving to New Zealand in 2025
People from around the world flocked to New Zealand in the 19th century in search of gold. Two…
Homegrown music festival line-up: SIX60, Supergroove, Hello Sailor to play next year
More acts are to be announced on October 7. Acts announced for next year’s Homegrown music festival include…
Homicide victim found at Burning Man. Attendees told to ‘be vigilant’
As the giant effigy of the “Man” burned in the Nevada desert, a festival-goer approached a sheriff’s deputy.…
Truck driver Robert Clifford on phone when he crashed into van, killing RSE worker Kaiea Taubakoa in Blenheim
There was no indication he even braked, the police summary of facts said. The impact shunted the van…
Newsom offers clemency to 5 inmates serving life without parole
Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the sentences of five inmates serving life without parole for murder, saying Friday that…
Convicted sex offender Eric Baker breaches ESO 14 times
The 45-year-old appeared via audio-visual link from Ngawha Prison in Northland for sentencing on three charges of breaching…
Court of Appeal reviews Kawerau man Jade Raymond Mellow’s sentencing discounts after crime spree
A minimum term of imprisonment was not imposed, despite the prosecutor requesting one of 50%. In the Court…
Hawke’s Bay helicopter crew rescues man after headfirst 100m fall down hillside
Murphy miraculously survived the fall but suffered 11 broken ribs, a perforated lung and a broken foot, turning…