Oranga Tamariki aims to use new design for young offenders’ boot camp
Oranga Tamariki aims to run its second boot camp for serious youth offenders in March next year using…
Aus rugby star Wendell Sailor arrested over bizarre street act
Dual-code rugby star Wendell Sailor has spent a night in custody after allegedly being found blocking traffic in…
Person critically injured in Papakura shooting, police hunt for offender
A person has been critically injured after being shot in the Auckland suburb of Papakura in the early…
Victoria Police launch search for Dezi Freeman’s body
Police have shifted their search efforts to locating the body of alleged police killer Dezi Freeman after spending…
Homicide inquiry launched after man dies in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
A homicide investigation is underway and two areas cordoned off in Auckland’s Mt Wellington after a man who…
Man jailed following DOC undercover gecko-smuggling sting
A South Korean man who expected to be paid a few thousand dollars for smuggling rare geckos out…
Controversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art gallery
A controversial piece of artwork that prompted 101 complaints in a week has now been stolen from a…
Thieves saw off, steal most of newly-installed table at DOC campsite
A 3m macrocarpa picnic table at a Department of Conservation campground in Wairarapa was installed for just two…
Teen arrested after attempted $20k clothing theft at Auckland store
A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an…
Springboks star gets 12-match suspension for eye gouge against Wales
South Africa star Eben Etzebeth was suspended for 12 matches overnight for eye gouging against Wales last weekend.…
Three arrests after drugs and guns seized in Masterton sting
Three men have been charged with selling cannabis and possession of cannabis for supply, following an operation targeting…
Sydney cop says ‘daddy dom’ book included child abuse material
A taboo book written by a Christian charity marketing executive contained references to “sexual stuff” with a young…