Gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, High Court finds
A new court decision could send the gang patch ban back to the government for review following a…
‘Eyesore’: Scenic Kaikōura beach spot ripped up by vandal
The Kaikōura District Council has hit out at whoever caused an “eyesore” at a scenic waterside spot, saying…
Officer shot by Tom Phillips to return to work on ‘light duties’
Police are supporting the officer shot by Tom Phillips to return to work on a “light duties basis”…
63yo man charged over historical sexual offending against boys
A 63-year-old man has been arrested in Christchurch over alleged historical sexual offending against boys. The man appeared…
Police describe US father’s horror as he realises wife killed their kids
The two police officers focused first on Lindsay Clancy drifting in and out of consciousness in the snow…
E-trike stolen from cerebral palsy rider at Christchurch supermarket
A person with cerebral palsy has had their electric tricycle stolen from outside a supermarket in Christchurch. Police…
Drama teacher made students play bottom-slapping game
A High school teacher encouraged drama students to play a game where they slapped each other’s bottoms, demonstrated…
Fatal bullets at Seattle festival not from arrested teen’s gun
Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival…
Nine more arrested over gang brawl on Palmerston North court steps
Nine more people have been arrested and charged in relation to a gang brawl on the steps of…
Whangārei officer’s use of sponge round barrel during arrest unjustified
A police officer used unjustified force when striking a man in the head and face during an arrest…
Man arrested after alleged armed carjacking in Auckland’s Onehunga
A man has been arrested following an alleged aggravated robbery in Auckland’s Onehunga early this morning. Police said…
Teacher had sex with student, helped others cheat on assessments
A teacher has been struck off after the Teacher’s Disciplinary Tribunal found she had sexual relations with a…