Local jail to be featured on new Discovery Channel series – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
BUTLER COUNTY — A local jail will be featured on a new Discovery Channel series called 120 Hours…
Ray White agent, builder discharged without conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings
The council opposed the discharge application. Its lawyer John Kang said the defendants were both experienced professionals who…
Indonesian fishermen who ‘should have known better’ jailed after repeat offences in Australian waters
Four Indonesian fishermen have been jailed for four months for poaching sea cucumber from a protected marine park…
More than $3m put into bank accounts of illegal migrant in alleged kiwifruit tax evasion scam, police investigate alleged kidnapping of ‘money mule’
This was one of the NZ Herald’s top stories of 2025. An illegal overstayer working in the kiwifruit…
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…
Gisborne flytipping surges nearly 55% – and it’s being dumped at a surprising location
About 20% of the rubbish left at the gate is stickered (paid for), with people thinking the crates…
Suspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raids
“We do have concerns there could be links to organised crime within and are working with the NZ…
12 killed as gunmen open fire at illegal bar in Pretoria hostel
A 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were also killed in the attack. “Quite an unfortunate incident. Police…
Pras Michél gets 14-year prison term over Obama campaign donations, Jho Low links
John Keller, a former Department of Justice employee who was the lead prosecutor during the trial, said in…
Use of dating apps for drug deals on the rise in New Zealand – and emojis send a signal
A rising number of New Zealanders are buying drugs via social media, including dating apps, an extensive research…
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…
Disgraced Auckland dentist David Zimmerman fined for illegal and botched work that harmed patients
But disgraced dentist David Zimmerman pulled out the wrong tooth while the woman’s mouth was only partially anaesthetised.…