By Gill Bonnett of RNZ An appeal by convicted drug smuggler Karel Sroubek against his deportation will be heard in July.The Immigration and Protection Tribunal will decide if the kickboxer, who came into the country 18 years…
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Judge to 18yo meth dealer: 'I can show you the door, you have to walk through it'
A teenager who got caught-up with some big players in the Hawke’s Bay methamphetamine trade has been granted home detention for offences which carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.James Morris, not yet 19 and with family…
Covid 19 coronavirus: One new case in managed isolation, no new community cases
There are no new Covid community cases and one new case in managed isolation.There are 75 active cases in New Zealand. The new case in MIQ arrived from Ireland via Qatar and tested positive on day 8 of their stay. The Ministry…
Homes still sought for 150 Kaimanawa wild horses to avoid mass cull
As the yearly muster of Kaimanawa wild horses draws near, a home is yet to be found for about 150 of them.This year, a total of 206 horses need to be removed from the Kaimanawa Ranges in the central North Island.Those that cannot…
Hawke's Bay Special Olympics football team's pre-game haka a hit
All Whites take note? The Hawke’s Bay Special Olympics football team began their 24 Hour Weekend Football Festival with a passionate haka. The team were one of more than 50 teams participating in the 24 Hour Weekend Football Festival…
In the deep end: Alexandra man burnt mixing swimming pool chemicals
A Central Otago man has suffered a minor burn during a mishap mixing his swimming pool chemicals.Fire crews were called to the Alexandra property this morning after reports of an explosion.On arrival, emergency services found…
Manukau Harbour rescue: Four saved after emergency call made before cellphone swept away
Local boaties braved “messy seas” and “gusting winds” to save four people from a boat that was sinking so fast on the Manukau Bar the operators didn’t have time to make a distress call.Dramatic images show the boat barely afloat…
Teens charged over alleged North Shore assault
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged after an alleged serious assault in Auckland’s North Shore.Police were called to Bayview about 4pm yesterday to investigate a report that a person had been assaulted on Lynn Rd.Two…
Employment compensation: Auckland woman wins $10,000 after job issues at Muffin Break Botany franchise
A woman not long out of school has won $10,000 after various issues with her employer, including limiting breaks and an unexpected disciplinary meeting in the middle of an Auckland mall after which she was comforted by a customer….
Local Focus: Serious about superdolls, fashion dolls, Emperis and the Popovy Sisters
It’s definitely a niche hobby but demand is hot for new and second-hand fashion dolls. For many collectors including Robi Martin it started with Barbie but, in 2005 something else caught her eye, a 16-inch Syberite Superdoll. The…