US launches Christmas Day strikes on Isis targets in Nigeria
“May God Bless our Military,” he said, adding provocatively, “MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of…
Black Caps v India: New Zealand name near full-strength squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal
The five-match T20 series follows three one-day internationals, where the Black Caps will take the chance to blood…
Police statement of facts against 24-year-old alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram revealed in court
Sajid Akram, 50, and his son seen ‘firing shotguns and moving in a tactical manner’. Photo / NSW…
Black Caps v West Indies: Everything in New Zealand’s favour to complete Bay Oval victory – Opinion
Tight bowling from Jacob Duffy set the tone, taking two wickets for seven runs in a spell of…
Kaikōura developer Garry Robertson launches defamation action against district council and senior official
In the emails, Clibbery variously calls Robertson a racist, selfish, arrogant, “complete prick”, and “consummate taker who gives…
Auckland man convicted over red paint attacks on MPs’ electorate offices
Starting in 2023, Lynch helped his co-defendants, practising barrister Hannah Lucy Swedlund and flatmate Kieran Martin McLean orchestrate…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case – Jim Grenon funding and website story in spotlight
“There’s no evidence to support the submission that Mr Grenon has assumed control of these proceedings or that…
Hawke’s Bay teacher Matthew Ireland convicted of 12 sex offences against students
“I was 9 years old. I didn’t know anything about sexuality,” the boy said. “I didn’t know that…
TVNZ wins High Court defamation battle over Talley’s safety reporting
After a five-week trial, Justice Jagose has comprehensively ruled in TVNZ’s and Mead’s favour. TVNZ reporter Thomas Mead…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation hearing – the 9-minute call at centre of case
TVNZ and former Disinformation Project research director Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa are being sued by Batchelor following the August…
One of largest child abuse image hauls at Auckland Airport leads to jail term
“The material he carried was deeply disturbing and included some of the most extreme child sexual abuse content…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case – former TVNZ presenter Peter Williams takes stand in support of Jim Grenon-funded Batchelor claim
TVNZ is defending its work and Hattotuwa is defending his comments in the story. TVNZ’s story focused on…