Aussie prisoner sues for right to eat Vegemite in prison
A prisoner is challenging an Australian state’s ban on prisoners eating Vegemite, claiming in a court suit that…
Man arrested after allegedly exposing himself to Kiwi woman in Sri Lanka
A man who allegedly exposed himself to and propositioned a New Zealand woman travelling alone has been arrested…
Police lured to Australia in hundreds, recruiters redouble efforts
The Northern Territory Police Force is back in New Zealand, interviewing experienced officers and promoting six-figure packages with…
US homeowner charged in fatal shooting of cleaner at wrong door
An Indiana homeowner accused of killing a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his front door was charged…
‘Play by the rules’ – Huge jump in fines for misleading promotions
The Finance Minister has significantly bolstered the Fair Trading Act, giving it more teeth to go after companies…
Man accused of murdering father and son in Auckland house fire named
The man accused of murdering a father and son who died in an Auckland house fire can now…
Fair Trading Act penalties for misleading promotions to increase
The Finance Minister has significantly bolstered the Fair Trading Act, giving it more teeth to go after companies…
Crane driver asked about power line danger before his death
A crane operator who was killed as he delivered timber had earlier raised concerns with his employer about…
Father who died in Sanson fire had no burn injuries
One of three young children who died following a Manawatū house fire over the weekend was aged just…
Couple sentenced over years-long immigration, identity fraud
A pair of Hungarian nationals have been sentenced over a “sustained and calculated deception” involving false identities and…
Scammers using ‘extremely sophisticated methods’, one retiree lost $250,000
New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and…
‘Hero’ dad killed in Auckland house fire while trying to save son
Six weeks after a father and son died in a house fire, the family have spoken for the…