Two drivers to appear in court after allegedly hitting excessive speeds on Southern Motorway
“The vehicle wasn’t pursued, but JTOC cameras have monitored the vehicle’s movements and the Eagle [helicopter] also got…
Auckland High Court judge upholds jail term for immigration fraudster Vincent Smith
But in a reserved decision issued this week, Justice Amokura Kawharu agreed with her District Court counterpart that…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals ‘manifestly excessive’ sentence
In December, the 85-year-old was sentenced in the Greymouth District Court to more than two years in prison…
Northland illegal toheroa and tuatua catches prompt fisheries warning
Most offending will be dealt with through warnings or infringement notices, but Lal said prosecutions were being considered…
Roger Samson’s ‘excessively corroded’ trailer broke apart and hit car, killing young mum
A large number of Hana-Wetere’s whānau were also in court to hear Samson enter his guilty plea, while…
Bronte LeLievre jailed by Nelson court over Air NZ flight indecency, burglary
Judge Garry Barkle, who sentenced Finn, said it was apparent from the summary of facts that the pair’s…
Waikato cop loses discharge bid after excessive pepper spray of motorist
‘Already suffering immensely’ On the morning of January 10, last year, the officer, wearing his police uniform, was…
Waiheke vineyard company Cable Bay Wine Ltd to pay $18,000 to fired worker
“[The company] said Ms Carozzi knew the booking query should have been referred to another staff member who…
Auckland boy racer who hit pregnant teen, causing baby’s death, loses Court of Appeal fight
At his sentencing in the High Court at Auckland in July for manslaughter, the young woman he hit…
Airlines say food waste is excessive, want to cut use of plastic; Air NZ and EVA Air first carriers to get new sustainable rating
But Walsh today was also asked about food waste and use of plastics. He said in some jurisdictions,…
Australian doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptions
“There is little, or no evidence base for many of the conditions for which it is being prescribed,…