Kickboxer Hayden Barnard sentenced to 11 months’ home detention for ‘brutal assault’ in Tasman
Hayden Barnard, a recognised martial arts exponent, was sentenced in the Nelson District Court on Friday after being…
Faulty VW Beetle: Alyson Bouffard loses appeal but judge says she was ‘ripped off’ by dealer
Bouffard’s claim was partially successful but her bid to reject the vehicle and have the dealer take it…
Manukau Pak’nSave security guard Laki Savelio sentenced for extorting accused shoplifters
Bishop has pleaded guilty to her role in the offending and will be sentenced in October. According to…
Pastures Past: 1930s calls to protect native forests from deer
During the same period, several parties in the South Island were actively engaged in shooting wild deer in…
On The Up: Northland teen to represent New Zealand at world pool champs
Sam’s achievements in the sport were particularly auspicious given he has to travel from Te Kamo to Auckland…
UFC Shanghai: Lawrence Lui knocked out on debut; Kasib Murdoch eliminated from Road To UFC
It closed the chapter on a strange debut for Lui, who had three different opponents fall through before…
Hamilton shoplifter says she can ‘go where I want’ after being caught by police
This week, she appeared for sentencing in the Hamilton District Court before Judge Glen Marshall on charges of…
Electric motorbike maker FTN Motion grows after move to Hamilton
He said shortly after the launch of the new XR model, with a maximum speed of 85km/h, FTN…
Father’s Day 2026: Auckland’s Best Things To Do, Eat And Drink With Dad
From stadium tours and rooftop rugby to steak and burgers, here’s where to celebrate dad in Auckland on…
Princess Cruises to double New Zealand port calls from 2028-29 season
“Cruise lines recognise the practical steps Government has taken to make it easier to visit New Zealand, and…
Judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to overturn his hush-money conviction
A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team, in a statement, called Hellerstein’s decision “baseless and lawless”. Within hours, the…
Whangārei’s Butter Factory staff face thousands in lost wages after liquidation
In late 2024, police opposed the on-licence renewal because Kaur and Singh had no experience running a high-risk…