Twin assaults leave one hospitalised in Cromwell

A man named Mark Gregory Kimber has been found guilty of manslaughter for striking and killing Karen and Geoffrey Boucher on a pedestrian crossing, following a three-week trial in the High Court at Rotorua. He was acquitted of a dangerous driving charge related to his pillion passenger and has had his name suppressed until now to ensure a fair trial. Kimber, a 60-year-old with a criminal history including violence and drug offenses, identified as a...

A doctor is facing allegations for becoming "obsessive and extremely possessive" over a woman he met on a sexual website, with whom he engaged in sexual activity at his workplace after taking a swab from her. The pair, identified as the doctor and Ms. G, initially connected online before pursuing a secret relationship characterized by a sexual fetish, where the doctor assumed the role of the "dom" and Ms. G the "sub." The case is...

A South African family living in Warkworth since 2020 has had their residency application declined due to their son Joshua's health issues, which are deemed a burden on New Zealand's health and education systems. Joshua, who has a complex seizure disorder, developmental delay, and is non-verbal, requires constant care, leading to uncertainty about the family’s future in the country. They are able to make a final appeal on humanitarian grounds when Joshua's visa expires in...

As the global economy grapples with the effects of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, Kiwibank economists have proposed three scenarios—upside, central, and downside—for New Zealand's economy. Following a 90-day pause, tariffs have been reduced to a 10% baseline for 75 countries, except for China and the European Union, leading to investor caution amidst ongoing trade tensions. The situation remains dynamic as the world assesses the implications of these tariffs and potential future developments in international...

SummaryA gun-wielding man threatened a nurse in Palmerston North as she left work late at night. The incident occurred around 11pm when the man entered the back seat of her car, pointed a gun at her, and demanded she drive. After a short distance, the nurse managed to escape and seek help at a nearby house, while the assailant fled on foot. Full Article

SummaryMatthew Horncastle, managing director of Williams Corporation, a Christchurch-based property development company, has scaled back his extravagant lifestyle in response to a slowdown in the housing sector. He has stopped chartering private jets and is now renting out his luxury superyacht, as the company experienced a significant decline in new builds, dropping from 631 homes in 2021 to 267. Despite this downturn, Horncastle remains optimistic and is looking forward to welcoming a baby with his...