Kategori: British Commonwealth

07 Mayıs 2024

Pensioner alleges decade of violence culminating in her partner smothering her with a T-shirt

The woman says her partner tried to smother her after she reported his violence to police.

King’s Counsel Gary Judd files complaint over tikanga Māori requirement for law students, Winston Peters agrees

King's Counsel describes incoming requirement as 'symptomatic of a dangerous trend'.

Government lawyer’s comments about Australian judge land him before tribunal

'New Zealanders there do not get a fair deal,' he said of the Australian Family Court.

Advice suggests Government’s water reforms will cost Aucklanders less than Labour’s - for now

Comparisons are difficult,

Home detention: Man who ‘foiled’ ankle bracelet told he must stay in jail

Matthew James Vernall says the judge was wrong to refuse a home-based sentence.

Ponsonby Rd shooting: Suspected gunman Hone Kay-Selwyn has been in court on assault, bail-breach charges

Earlier today, police named Hone Kay-Selwyn as the suspected Ponsonby Rd gunman.

World Asthma Day: Taupō boy shares story of asthma attack that threatened his life

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

With schools in ruins, education in Gaza will be hobbled for years

New York Times: Most of Gaza's educational facilities have been severely damaged.

‘Pretty dire’ situation for patients as junior doctors strike over pay cuts

One senior hospital doctor says the strike has brought huge ramifications for patients.

Zipline horror: Woman falls to her death in Italy after slipping from safety harness in front of family

It was supposed to be a day of family fun. Instead, one of them lost their life.

Motorcycle crashes on Fairy Springs Rd in Rotorua

The road is partially closed and police say the public should avoid the area.

Gisborne Digest: A round-up of news from the district

From Olympics confirmation to lifestyle property sales spike.

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders back MP’s claim Govt is intent on exterminating Māori

Te Pāti Māori has previously the accused the Government of displaying white supremacy.

Electric motorcycle brand FTN Motion releases first Hamilton-produced bike

The Wellington-born start-up moved to the Tron earlier this year.

Water restrictions for most of Hawke’s Bay; Bay View stuck at Level 4

A pipe leak means Bay View is facing an extended wait in Level 4 restrictions.

NIWA job cuts could gut team of NZ’s top climate modellers

NIWA said it would not be commenting while consultation was underway.

Personalised licence plate featuring racial slur revoked after complaints

'Discrimination in any form should not be tolerated,' complainant says.

Cannonball discovery a ‘riddle inside a mystery’

Mystery surrounds item after chance discovery.

Never exercised before? Here are 10 easy steps to get fit from scratch

Most people fail to stick to a regular exercise plan. Here's where to start.

Super Rugby Pacific can challenge NRL with one simple tweak - Gregor Paul

OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific meekly hands Sundays to the NRL.

Whanganui District Council calls for immediate and permanent Gaza ceasefire

'Without political pressure on a nationwide and international scale, nothing will stop.'

Coromandel rubbish machines accept bigger bags at a higher price

Compactors are causing headaches at dumps in the Coromandel area.

Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson takes stand in own defence in workplace death prosecution

'Mr Gibson never sought to avoid his responsibilities to the port. He does not do so now.'

Hawke’s Bay singer Mahina Lawrence nabs a spot on Air New Zealand’s playlist

The song 7 Seas is now circulating in the skies.