Auckland import business owner Wei Xu sentenced for cigarette smuggling scheme
The defendant was lured by the prospect of easy money amid financial setbacks that had started during the…
Israeli men jailed over Auckland cocaine smuggling plot get discount for October 7 Hamas attack
They sought a 15% sentence reduction for the impact of the October 7 attack and their mental health.…
Tom Phillips suppression: Media granted judicial review, but secrecy remains
Phillips’ mother, Julia, sought an injunction in the High Court relating to details of the case after her…
Auckland man who duped three sex workers with fake bank payments sentenced to home detention
Learning after the sexual encounter that his clean health certificate was forged filled her with terror and dread,…
Russell Brand granted bail after London court hearing on new rape charges
A number of sexual abuse allegations against the Get Him to the Greek actor were first reported in…
Autistic Pāpāmoa 6-year-old faces deportation to Brazil after visa declined
In March, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced changes to the rules for children of temporary migrants. From March…
Tennis Kenya admits controversial Hajar Abdelkader wildcard was a mistake
“At the time, Ms Abdelkader was the only other player who had requested a wildcard”, the federation added,…
Police feared NZ soldier had knives and petrol bombs during 5-hour search
The Herald understands the individual was taken into police custody after allegedly making threats to kill and claiming…
Man seeking half of family home bought by ex granted 15% share in Family Court ruling
The Family Court has ruled that granting a man an equal share of the family home owned by…
ACC granted leave to appeal court decision ordering it to fund the care of a baby with Down syndrome
The corporation declined hers and her daughter’s applications, and, earlier this year, she took her fight to the…
The Luxon family gets rates relief after challenging luxury Waiheke property valuation
Onetangi Beach on Waiheke Island. Residents have received a fast revaluation service from the council relative to other…
Radio host Jay-Jay Feeney’s partner granted visa lifeline to stay in Auckland
“I honestly couldn’t believe it when we found out he didn’t have to leave,” says Jay-Jay. “I was…