Napier crash: Truck and trailer rolls, closes SH51 lane near Awatoto Rd
A spokesperson for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the northbound lane of SH51 from Awatoto Rd would…
East Coast principal’s message to grower
An East Coast principal has taken a cannabis grower to task, telling them to “move your dope to…
Greens deny former sex worker’s background was a factor in candidate decision
Members of the Fired Up Stilettos group at a 2023 protest at Parliament. Photo: Fired Up Stilettos /…
Govt waters down Auckland housing plan again as bill introduced
The Government has introduced legislation to change controversial Auckland’s housing capacity requirements —but the hotly-contested final figure is…
UK court rules paternity ‘not possible’ to prove after twin brothers case
However, the other brother (referred to as TP1) was registered as the father on the birth certificate and…
David Tamihere’s double-murder convictions quashed
David Tamihere in 2018. Photo: RNZ David Tamihere has had his convictions quashed, 36 years after he was…
Hastings: Man stabbed, then hit by a fleeing vehicle – police say incidents unrelated
A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said: “Our crew treated one patient in a critical condition and transported…
Sweden charges man for selling wife to 120 men
He was also accused of using violence and threats, taking advantage of her drug addiction and supplying her…
Pt England death: Joseph Patolo pleads guilty to manslaughter of Auckland businessman Ahmed Al-Obaidy
Court documents state that Patolo and Parker were neighbours and both had been fitted with ankle bracelets for…
Police staffer claimed nearly $30,000 for overtime hours they didn’t work, watchdog reveals
Photo: 123rf.com A police staffer claimed nearly $30,000 for overtime hours they did not work, the police watchdog…
Dezi Freeman holding gun belonging to slain officer when he was killed
A gun pulled by Dezi Freeman in his final moments belonged to one of the officers the self-proclaimed…
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war
Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war, its defence minister said, marking…