Auckland import business owner Wei Xu sentenced for cigarette smuggling scheme
The defendant was lured by the prospect of easy money amid financial setbacks that had started during the…
Remains of Rotorua woman Susan Doreen Knowles formally identified by coroner
Six people were unaccounted for after the landslide, and a rescue operation commenced. However, that soon became a…
Israeli men jailed over Auckland cocaine smuggling plot get discount for October 7 Hamas attack
They sought a 15% sentence reduction for the impact of the October 7 attack and their mental health.…
Rotorua Lakeside concert cancelled as funding shortfall hits free event
Che Fu at the Rotorua Lakeside 25 concert. Photo / File He said one option was to run…
Beach carpark and campsite near Whanganui closed over erosion fears
Council chief infrastructure officer Lance Kennedy told the Chronicle in 2023 that the entire coastline – both cliffs…
Hawke’s Bay family’s grief one year after 11yo daughter Emma-Jane Kupa killed
Pineaha had been intoxicated, high on methamphetamine, and before hitting Emma-Jane was travelling at a speed between 88km/h…
Juror dismissed at Auckland property developer Andrew Montgomerie’s wounding trial
The complainant, who cannot yet be identified due to a pending request for permanent name suppression, has said…
Mongrel Mob member jailed for 12 years for offending against young girls
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State Highway 2 crash near Hastings sends three to hospital
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Arrest made over alleged Napier petrol station aggravated robbery
Police last night located the vehicle of interest and arrested a youth in relation to the robbery. He…
‘Nostalgia isn’t a strategy’: Napier wool auctions to end as PGG Wrightson, Wools of NZ move to Christchurch
The two major players have cited declining sheep numbers and less wool being available to justify having two…
Rangiora farmer Gary Evans banned from owning livestock for life after sheep neglect
The charges included failing to ensure his 184 sheep received treatment that alleviated unnecessary pain or distress. Judge…