Northland murder trial hears Anaru Morunga admits killing ex, denies burning her car
Anaru Ihaka Morunga, 35, is currently on trial in the High Court at Whangārei, charged with murdering Jasmaine…
Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns
“The virus has completely spread throughout the Antarctic region where we have the capacity to go and study,”…
Jack Korewha given indefinite detention for killing stepdad Geoffrey Ware after meds change
Korewha, 27, appeared in the High Court at Whangārei on Tuesday for his final hearing. On May 9,…
DoC fears mallard duck attacks on pūteketeke chicks could spread in South Island
“Mallard ducks usually eat plant material, with a little bit of protein from insects and snails during the…
Sydney hit‑and‑run case over death of NZ lawyer Mitch East ends after accused driver dies before trial
The criminal matter experienced months-long delays, with Kokotatsios eventually pleading not guilty to charges of dangerous driving occasioning…
Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disasters
In the small hours of Valentine’s Day, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed hell across the upper North Island. After…
India hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 people and injured 15
Officials said search teams, aided by drones, are combing dense forest tracts, including a national reserve in neighbouring…
ICE officer fatally shoots woman during Minneapolis operation amid unrest
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement that “rioters” obstructed ICE officers and one driver attempted to…
US President takes aim at a pet peeve – wind farms – but his post is blown off course
But the same photo appeared in a 2017 article from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, which credited it to…
Ashlee Lynn Buzzard is accused of shooting Melodee and dumping her body in rural Utah
He described Buzzard as “unco-operative” throughout the investigation and said she remained so after her arrest. The investigation…
Truck driver Robert Clifford jailed for Blenheim crash which killed RSE worker Kaiea Taubakoa
Today, in the Blenheim District Court Clifford was jailed for two years and three months on charges he…
Rob Reiner killing: Prosecutors weigh death penalty after son charged
“If convicted as charged, Reiner faces death or life in state prison without the possibility of parole. A…