Tribunal allows deportation appeal by Samoan man convicted of child sex abuse
Despite finding the man’s offending was serious and involved a breach of trust against a vulnerable child, the…
Inquest into death of New Plymouth girl, 12, concludes as agencies face scrutiny
The young woman gave a statement at the conclusion of an inquest into the death of her whānau…
Kaikohe man jailed nine years for rape, bat attack and family violence
On the day of his trial in March, he pleaded guilty to two charges of driving while suspended,…
Former cop Haydn Korach launches Behind the Uniform to raise PTSD awareness
“For me, PTSD was something that soldiers got,” he said. “People that have been shot at, they get…
How men’s mental health organisation He. is helping Kiwi men open up
Former rugby league footballer Russell Packer shares about his mental health challenges and how he found support. Photo…
Mum of Waikato teen Minke Peddie makes heartfelt plea to end bullying after daughter’s death
A memorial is being held today to remember Minke, with a bench seat dedicated to her memory to…
Witness describes moment partner was fatally stabbed in Kaitāia beer bottle attack
Thompson is on trial for murder in the High Court at Whangārei over the 2024 incident in Kaitāia.…
Whangārei court hears convicted murderer Sydney Bristow’s appeal on late-laid sex charges
However, he has now appealed against the recent sentence, with his lawyer arguing it failed to factor in…
Former Kaitāia teacher Warren Togiatama sentenced for indecent acts on child
But in March, just weeks before trial, Togiatama pleaded guilty to seven charges related to indecent acts, indecent…
Northland caregiver Susan Erutoe jailed for neglect and abuse of vulnerable adults
The charges were laid in 2022, and the couple pleaded not guilty but in March, and one week…
Coroner’s report details Dr Tom Mulholland’s final months and mental health battle before sudden death
And while the beloved family man was known for his positive persona and selfless generosity, the demons he…
Akon discusses polygamous marriage and why his first wife leads the family
The Senegalese-American musician explained his wives all understood there was a hierarchy within the family dynamic and said…