Northland teen sentenced to home detention for sexual offending against friend’s sister
The teenager has appeared in the Whangārei District Court for sentencing on two representative charges of sexual connection…
How long does a Hawke’s Bay sexual assault victim have to wait for their day in High Court? An average of 932 days
That’s a trend that’s mostly on a par with national averages. Judge-alone trials nationally took an average of…
Space tech, smart sensors and AI drive new hope for cerebral palsy
That disruption can make even simple movements slow, stiff or unbalanced. But the “Alter-G” anti-gravity system being tested…
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Police select new roadside drug testing device, Securetec DrugWipe 3 S, for rollout in Wellington
Greally said the equipment had been tested for accuracy by officers and an independent forensic laboratory. This was…
$4.5m for Rotorua tourism campaigns as Government aims to lure overseas visitors
The campaign is in partnership with China’s largest online travel agency, Ctrip, and North Island regional tourism organisations.…
West Coast teacher Natarsha Ikiua erased school resources after being fired for working elsewhere while on sick leave
She asked a woman running the acting job to corroborate her story, which included that the work was…
‘This is so bad’: Kmart under fire for ‘dangerous’ Marketplace item
“I think someone from PR needs a tip-off.” A number of commenters on the post said there was…
Developer fined $48,000 for illegal earthworks at Browns Bay, Northcross
They incorporated the land development and subdivision business in 2014. Judge Dickey found that the unlawful discharge had…
All Blacks v England: Key tactics for Twickenham test – Ant Strachan
Yes, the team were ill-disciplined at times, but when you push the defensive envelope there is a fine…
DP World Tour Championship: Daniel Hillier starts strong in quest for PGA Tour card
Before the season finale, Hillier sits on 1886.82 points and in 17th on the season standings. The top…
New owner snaps up top two lots at Karaka for Team Hayes
“I wasn’t actually coming to the sale because Ka Ying Rising is trialling on Friday,” Hayes said. “But…