AI music scam: North Carolina man admits US$8m streaming fraud
“Millions of dollars in royalties that Smith diverted from real, deserving artists and rights holders. Smith’s brazen scheme…
Super Rugby Pacific: Jason Holland on why he wanted Blues head coaching role
The 53-year-old was quickly snapped up by the Hurricanes for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, but when…
Gang associate Jay Aranui admits manslaughter of Hawke’s Bay businessman Andy Winitana
Aranui had been denied entry to a waterfront bar and was hanging around the wharf area outside. He…
Ex-Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast admits to losing licence after speeding
Former Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast said it was easy to put your foot down in a Tesla. Photo…
Australian podcaster Tobias Nuttall admits to killing his Kiwi fiancee
Hendren-Krippner was a guest on the podcast weeks before her death and talked to Dale about being a…
Rotorua man Johdeci Te Kani admits manslaughter of mate Fabien Takerei-White in high-speed crash
Both Te Kani and his passenger, Fabien Takerei-White, weren’t wearing seatbelts and were “ejected” from the car. Takerei-White…
Senior Mongrel Mob Barbarian Tamati Carter admits role in Black Power shooting plot; drug-dealing
Over those two days, Carter sent messages and made phone calls, helping to co-ordinate and plan the attack.…
Whangārei mum wants support when life-changing rare disorder diagnosis given
Kaa-rin, who is sharing her story in Rare Disorders Month, wants more whānau-centred support for parents as they…
Relative of Poseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering admits he lied to police after infant’s death
The 10-month-old’s father, Anthony Simon Pickering, was later charged with his murder but acquitted by a jury in…
Warriors: Jacob Laban relishes starting role after earning start against Roosters – The Big League Podcast
“I feel like the game’s evolving, everyone’s getting fitter, everyone’s getting faster,” Laban said. “You don’t really see…
Kharl WiRepa admits fraud over Miss Rotorua charity funds and thefts
A police summary of facts said WiRepa received funding for his role as director of the Miss Rotorua…
Hamilton woman Amal Salad admits crash that killed promising young jockey Ngakau Hailey
However, the victim’s mother subsequently stood up and addressed the magistrate, saying she didn’t want the document released.…