A Coromandel father whose death has sparked a homicide investigation is being remembered for his “signature smile” and his “caring, loving soul”.The body of Guy Richards, 43, was discovered at a rural property in Manaia on Friday…
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The Conversation: There is little to stop New Zealanders leaving to fight in Ukraine – but few legal protections if they do
OPINION: News that a New Zealand army veteran is already in Ukraine helping train civilian fighters, and more are planning to travel to the war zone, raises important questions about what is lawful and what the risks of such actions…
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Nine more deaths, more than 12,000 cases – 957 people in hospital
The number of new daily cases of Covid has dipped sharply – but officials have reported another nine deaths today.There are 12,020 new community cases to report – down from the 18,514 reported on Saturday – but the Ministry of Health…
Good Samaritan car thief: Police looking for man who offered help, then drove off with car
A man thought luck was on his side when a stranger appeared and offered help when his car broke down in Auckland’s Newmarket.But after getting the car started, the good Samaritan drove away with the car along with all the man’s…
South African expat seeking family of mystery New Zealand man who died at his flat 45 years ago
A South African expatriate who witnessed the death of a New Zealand traveller 45 years ago is desperately seeking the man’s family. Brett* said he never learned the name of a large, red-bearded backpacker who died in Hillbrow, Johannesburg…
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms for Northland, Auckland, North Island
Heavy rain, severe gales and thunderstorms are set to lash parts of Aotearoa from today as a low-pressure system moves in from the Tasman Sea.Strong winds in Auckland have already caused issues for boaties, and there’s worse to…
Man critically injured, hospitalised after serious assault in Upper Hutt
A man was critically injured and hospitalised for emergency surgery after a serious assault in Upper Hutt last night, and Hutt Valley police are seeking witnesses. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd said two men were walking…
Wayne Taylor: Police find body at base of cliff in search for missing man
Search and rescue teams looking for missing man Wayne Taylor have found a body at the base of a cliffThe body is believed to be that of Taylor, who has been missing since late February.The 54-year-old was last seen in Blenheim…
Siren love – Noisy neighbourhood nuisance or misunderstood musical subculture?
To some they provoke nothing but contempt, but those who compete in siren battles around south and west Auckland say it’s a “brotherhood” giving a group of primarily Pacific youth a positive alternative to night clubbing and gangs….
Weather: Strong winds in Waitangi – yacht trapped under bridge, man and dog towed to safety
A man and his dog have been towed to safety by a tour boat after their yacht got into trouble in strong winds on the Waitangi River this morning. Adam Prendergast, who owns tour company Island Getaway, said it was a “fluke” that…