Indonesian fishermen who ‘should have known better’ jailed after repeat offences in Australian waters
Four Indonesian fishermen have been jailed for four months for poaching sea cucumber from a protected marine park…
Civil Defence boss Kumeroa Tuhaka caught with undersize pāua in protected Akaroa area
The summary of facts showed he told fishery officers he was not experienced in gathering pāua and had…
Rotorua SH36 fatal crash: Driver dies and passengers injured
“The manner of driving has been erratic and posed a significant risk to other road users. “The vehicle’s…
Northland illegal toheroa and tuatua catches prompt fisheries warning
Most offending will be dealt with through warnings or infringement notices, but Lal said prosecutions were being considered…
Police officer living with gang member and caught with cannabis in drug bust one of 10 investigations into links between police and organised crime
The officer was discharged without conviction and granted permanent name suppression. The case is one of a growing…
Caught in a web: Biologist discovers possible new spider species
“It just caught my eye the fact that it was different, the size was the first thing I…
Motorist caught driving more than twice speed limit in Palmerston North
“But we see the crashes these speeds can cause and nobody wants to be part of that.” Harrison…
Neglectful dog breeder Janine Wallace fails in latest bid to overturn ban, convictions
Wallace’s mother, Barbara Glover, had been breeding the dogs for several years when Wallace became involved in the…
NZ woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland Airport
Customs said the narcotics found in the woman’s bag could produce up to 922,500 doses, with a potential…
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
Corrupt ex-council manager filed late appeal to protect parole chances
Goel’s offending included awarding a contract to build a $7 million wastewater treatment plant at Franz Josef to…
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says…