Former Waikato police officer sentenced for fleecing $68k from vulnerable victim
The frightened woman was too scared to open the door and cowered and hid. The now former officer…
No proof locked Kia hybrid caused Hawke’s Bay man’s death, coroner finds
The court heard the last proof of life was a phone call Potter had made to a friend…
Whangārei retiree’s treasured Bali pots stolen in garden ornament theft
The section where items were taken included an area of white stones to the left of her driveway.…
Tenancy Tribunal backs pensioner landlord’s termination of unsafe Auckland rental
Tenants were aware of the property’s state According to the recently-released tribunal decision, the tenants, whose names are…
Jamaal Henry named as teenager charged with the murder of Greymouth pensioner Donald Baikie
Justice Eaton has scheduled a two-week jury trial in Greymouth on October 27. While Justice Eaton granted NZME…
NZTA admits wrongly charging Northlander toll fee, after media inquiries
But Jacobson also queried the charge, asking if he should have been tolled if the vehicle was being…
Arthritic Wellington pensioner George Lazaridis jailed for sex abuse of teen
A sexual attraction developed that ranged from low-level touching to mutual oral sex and continued for three years…
Far North pensioners hit by council delays to rates rebates processing
He has paid two rates bills, and a third is due on February 20. “I still haven’t got…
New pension system to take effect from next year, says Mousiouttas
The government is aiming for a comprehensive reform of the pensions system to come into force by January…
ManageMyHealth cyber attack: Tauranga patient fears identity theft
RNZ reported the data breach could make victims vulnerable to bank account theft and put them at risk…
Pensioner lures phone scammers into trap as police arrest unsuspecting tricksters
Officers attended the drop-off point and arrested a 20-year-old suspect. A similar ploy was attempted last September, when…
Italian greyhound puppy breaks both front legs, pensioner faces $20k vet bill
Heartbroken, she made arrangements to buy another Italian greyhound “to be the fun, cool friend I need as…