Man caught with 200 undersized pāua in Castor Bay, North Shore
“His vessel and fishing gear were seized by the officers. The man is likely to face prosecution.” Video…
Teen Jonty Parkes caught drink-driving in Queenstown after moving car 10m to avoid car-parking fine
After his birthday trip in April, Parkes, of Te Awamutu, spent more than $3000 on flights and accommodation…
Off-duty officers praised for water rescue after swimmers caught in rip
The two women were rescued by the officers and brought back to shore. Garton said the situation could…
Roger Sydney Samson towed boat on corroded trailer, killing young New Plymouth mother when it detached
Today, he appeared via audio-visual link from Whanganui Prison for sentencing before Judge Philip Crayton on a charge…
Man caught riding bicycle into oncoming traffic on North Western Motorway
The witness said a few moments later they noticed the cyclist “rapidly turn” his bike around and start…
Christchurch midwife Jaydeen Beaumont censured after using colleague’s ID for prescriptions
Beaumont was charged after she was found to have falsified scripts for over-the-counter medications diclofenac, Ponstan and paracetamol.…
Auckland man Kuljinder Singh caught in Hamilton Snapchat sexual hook-up with teen girl
Singh, 39, then asked the victim if she wanted sexual intercourse, to which she said no. The older…
Poachers in Central Hawke’s Bay caught with 153 undersized pāua
“We seized their vehicle and fishing equipment, and the four people are likely to be prosecuted. Inquiries are…
Sandringham Domino’s Pizza staff threatened with machete in late-night robbery
No one at the restaurant suffered any physical injuries. “Police were contacted a short time later and a…
State Highway 3 near Bulls reopens after trailer carrying rubbish catches fire
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Wellington’s Dakota Bar gets licence suspended after selling alcohol to 16-year-olds
According to a recent Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority decision police applied to suspend or cancel the licence…
Northland fishers caught flouting shellfish rules in summer crackdown
Unlike past years, there were no marine reserve breaches, the spokesman said. Nationally, there were almost 13,000 recreational…