Dunedin teen who fatally stabbed boy at bus hub has prison term reduced
Justices Thomas, Harland and Cull said that, along with provocation and the offender’s age, should have lowered the…
Police clock car at 200km/h fleeing officers on Auckland motorway network, driver to face court
“The driver pulled into a carpark and indicated his intention to stop, before quickly accelerating towards the motorway…
Court martial begins for NZDF member accused of threatening Afghan interpreter
The names and identities of the interpreter, the accused and witnesses have all been suppressed until a verdict…
Christchurch roof standoff: Man charged with burglary and threats to kill
Armed officers could also be seen, as well as several police cars, some of which were cordoning off…
Prison term lengthened for Auckland bank text scammer Ethen Parks
Those recent years have been spent in prison, serving a sentence for an unrelated aggravated robbery conviction. Lawyer…
High Court orders new hearing for ex-Samoa rugby prop Sakaria Taulafo facing deportation
Sakaria Taulafo came to New Zealand from Samoa to play college rugby. He is pictured here eyeing up…
Supreme Court denies woman’s appeal bid over 45-year-old estate claim
So, she sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, which recently released its judgment over her appeal…
Rotorua council drops opposition to Pūwhakamua parolee rehab site amid Environment Court concerns
The council then took the matter to the Environment Court, with mediation taking place in February. After mediation,…
Kina Beach attack: Bo and Koda escape death row after High Court appeal
An order was also made for the destruction of the dogs, a retriever/labrador named Bo and a grey…
Gore mother sentenced after accidentally running over and killing 3-year-old son in driveway
Malakai Kumeroa-Philp died following a driveway incident in Gore on New Year’s Day, 2025. Photo / Supplied After…
Hawke’s Bay gang crackdown: Nine arrested, 17 guns and drugs seized
A further nine people had been arrested and face a range of charges, including drug dealing and firearms…
Monash IVF sued over embryo mix-up at Brisbane clinic
A family involved in an IVF mix-up where a mother gave birth after being implanted with another patient’s…