A Hastings man who sexually abused children in his own family over a quarter of a century has been sent to prison for more than 12 years. The offending occurred against two girls and two boys between 1995 and 2020, the Napier District…
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Taranaki man to remain on home detention until his rehab programme begins – judge rules
A violent alcoholic wanted an early release from home detention so he could prepare for rehab but the judge, who has been “nursing” the man through to treatment with the sentences he has imposed, refused, fearing he would instead…
Public delight as orca pod play in shallows off Napier coast
Beach walkers became orca stalkers, in one of summer’s big talkers, as a pod of the marine mammels were sighted in the shallows off the coast of Napier.A mum and her calf were spotted feeding near the shoreline of Marine Parade…
Covid 19: Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki on prison time in solitary confinement
Controversial church leader Brian Tamaki has revealed he spent his time in jail in solitary confinement and lost 7kg while he was locked up. Returning to social media for the first time since being released on Wednesday evening,…
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Labs prepare to triple testing output in coming weeks
One of New Zealand’s biggest laboratory service providers is planning to triple its output of Covid testing in the coming weeks as Omicron takes hold in the community. Comprising a network of 25 laboratories around the country,…
Hawke's Bay field on first day of Hawke Cup defence
Hawke’s Bay’s first 2022 defence of minor associations cricket prize the Hawke Cup was evenly poised at the end of the first day with challenger and traditional neighbouring foes Manawatu batting through all three sessions to be 184-6…
Father charged with murder after death of baby daughter in Christchurch appears in court; granted interim suppression
A man charged over the death of his 3-month-old daughter in Christchurch on January 2 has been remanded in custody and granted interim name suppression. The 34-year-old man was charged with murder earlier today and appeared at…
Traffic: Auckland Anniversary weekend road delays as crashes hamper holiday-makers' escape
As Auckland holiday-makers escape the city for the long weekend, traffic has already begun to clog State Highway 1. Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) warned drivers leaving Auckland southbound on SH1to plan ahead as…
Woman hit by car in Taupō shoe shop grateful to helpers
Tuesday, January 11 is a day Sue Watkins will not forget in a hurry.The Hutt Valley local, who owns a house in Taupō, was browsing shoes at Merchant 1948 Footwear on Te Heuheu St when a car crashed through the front of the…
Auckland $15b light rail project will largely be paid for by Government and built by 2033, say ministers
The Government will pay the “lion’s share” for a $15 billion light rail line from the city centre to the airport in Auckland and is confident of having it built by 2033.Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Transport Minister Michael…