Anneli De Los Santos sentenced for Wānaka crash that killed her sister and injured four others

A business claims to be over $20,000 out of pocket, while another has filed a Disputes Tribunal claim against the boss of the suspended Indian Panthers basketball team for unpaid customized merchandise. The team was suspended indefinitely from the National Basketball League due to serious allegations of contractual breaches, which reportedly involve delayed payments and improper treatment of players. As a result, two small merchandising businesses have been adversely affected, claiming their invoices have remained...

The United States will host a military parade on June 14 to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. The event will showcase 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, and 6600 soldiers, accompanied by fireworks and a festival on the National Mall. Despite the grandeur of the celebration, concerns have been raised about potential damage to Washington's streets from military vehicles, prompting the Army to consider additional displays and community engagement to...

Former members of a secretive religious sect have begun to publicly share their traumatic experiences, including allegations of historic sexual abuse and labeling the group as a “cult.” They express grave concerns for the safety of those still within the organization, citing a culture of silence regarding child sexual abuse and the involvement of a convicted sex offender at church gatherings. The article, reported by senior journalist Anna Leask, questions the timing of these revelations...

SummaryPrince Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation with his family, emphasizing that "life is precious" and lamenting the lack of communication with his father, the King, due to ongoing security issues. After losing his appeal for automatic police protection, he criticized the court's ruling, citing safety concerns for his family and questioning the Royal Household's role in security decisions. While a reconciliation may be welcomed by the King, royal aides are apprehensive that renewed...

SummaryErin Patterson is on trial for allegedly poisoning her in-laws with death cap mushrooms during a lunch at her home on July 29, 2023. Her husband, Simon Patterson, testified about their relationship breakdown, highlighting disputes over child support payments and describing Erin as “extremely aggressive.” Patterson, 50, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, asserting that the presence of poisonous mushrooms in her dish was unintentional. Full...

Speculation is rising regarding the future of the Kiwi television series Shortland Street, as TVNZ has not confirmed its return for the upcoming year. John Barnett acknowledged the show's challenges, including fewer episodes and difficulties in attracting audiences, yet TVNZ maintains that the show is not cancelled and is planning for the 2025 season. The prime-time soap opera has lost its head writer to the UK, and reports indicate that other staff members have been...