US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material and drugs
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Daniel Nightingale and Braden Prujean’s ‘meth-addled’ crime wave across the Coromandel lands them prison time
Nightingale was serving a home detention sentence when, on July 24, 2024, he stole a $20,000 Mazda ute…
Tauranga extends severe weather recovery transition after deadly slips
“Geotechnical risk assessments, trigger action response plans, and a quantitative risk assessment to life are still underway across…
2500 cases of Steinlager low-carb beer recalled after alcohol-free mislabelling
Steinlager Alcohol Free is only ever sold in green bottles, not clear bottles. “I am very mindful that…
Rotorua retailer charged over illegal nangs sales after police warnings
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Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for stolen $25,000 package to be returned
It was taken between 6.45am and 7.20am on Friday, February 27. The larger of the two boxes pictured…
Middle East conflict: Three Kiwis in their 70s and 80s stranded in Qatar after layover flight
“They are 78, 79, and 83 years old, stuck in Doha with missiles exploding above their heads and…
Mother of Poseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering tells inquest she lied to police after baby died
The 10-month old’s father, Anthony Simon Pickering, was later charged with his murder but acquitted by a jury…
Louise Upston’s visit to Gloriavale revealed amid abuse and closure fears
The commission called on the Government to take action to protect members of the community. In October, the…
Miky’s Italian Fusion owner fined after girls served citronella instead of juice
He told the ABC staff initially declined to show him saying it was “just old cranberry juice”. He…
Former financial adviser David McEwen fined $15k, banned for 7 years
McEwen previously sent the court correspondence from Lithuania. Defence counsel Karl Trotter today said McEwen was still overseas.…
Rare whale stranded in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour saved, volunteer’s solo actions seen as heroic
People took to Facebook to remark on Lee’s valiant actions. “Wow, Shaun, great commitment…great job.. thank you’ while…