A man who was hospitalised after being stabbed five times by his stepson says he was relieved it was him that was attacked and not someone more vulnerable. “I’m glad it was me and not someone else in my family … I just want him…
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Brutal sexual assault lands unrepentant gangster 12 years in prison
An unrepentant “scary mobster” has been sent to prison for 12 years for a two-hour Dunedin sex attack.Pierre Rewi Anglem (42) appeared in the Dunedin District Court this afternoon for sentencing after being found guilty by a jury…
Roe v Wade abortion decision: Former National MP Alfred Ngaro criticises Christopher Luxon's gagging order
Former National MP Alfred Ngaro says MPs should be able to speak their minds on abortion after party leader Christopher Luxon effectively gagged his caucus airing views on the Roe v Wade decision. National’s socially conservative…
Auckland: Five people injured in Clendon Park house fire
Five people have been injured in a house fire in Clendon Park, Auckland. A police spokesperson said the house fire on Rukumoana Place was reported at 2.50pm. Three St John ambulances were sent to the property where staff treated…
Winter weather: Snow incoming for many parts of Southland
Snow is on its way to several parts of the central South Island tonight, with some areas receiving a heavy snow watch. Forecaster MetService has placed a heavy snow watch for the Canterbury High Country, south of Culverden, warning…
Wellington: Police appeal to public for information after woman's body found in sea near Miramar
A woman’s body has been found in the ocean near Miramar in Wellington.Detective senior sergeant Tim Leitch said the woman’s death is being treated as unexplained. Read More Rongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral…
Political donations: National, Act cry foul over Government changes to donations rules, Greens want a cap
In an end to a longstanding bipartisan accord on political donations, the National Party is unlikely to support the Government’s change to donations law which means anyone who donates more than $5000 must be named publicly. Justice…
We Need to Talk, with Toni Street: Health psychologist Juliet Ireland on coping with Illness Anxiety
“When my daughter was 6 weeks old, I went into organ failure, and they couldn’t diagnose me. They didn’t know what was wrong with me,” Toni Street recalls at the start of this episode of the “We Need To Talk” podcast.The host describes…
Weather: Snow on the way for Canterbury, warnings issued for highways
Heavy snow is on the way for Canterbury tonight, as well as heavy rain for other parts of the South Island.Metservice has issued a heavy snow watch for the Canterbury High Country, south of Culverden from 8pm tonight to 8am on Tuesday.It…
Mt Smart melee: Bottled woman says corporate-box culprits must be held accountable
A woman hit in the face with a bottle flung from a Mt Smart Stadium corporate box at the league international on Saturday night wants the fans responsible to be held to account.Auckland physiotherapist Samantha Henry had just finished…